ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 10, 2025) Downtown Rock Island’s Arts Alley (1719 2nd Ave) is turning into a lucky charm of a social shopping spot Saturday, March 15, for its first Shamrock Market.
From 9AM to 3PM, just off the St Patrick's Day Grand Parade route, pop-up vendors will be serving tasty treats, festive finds and Irish vibes.
Blue Collar Bagels — Fresh, sweet and savory bagels with custom spreads
Ragged Records and Music — Spinning upbeat tunes all day long
AWAKE Coffee Company — Keeping you warm and energized for fun
Flaherty’s Irish Candy — Hot buttered rum and Irish toffee samples
Swing by, soak in the parade-day magic and enjoy these local offerings. Next door, try a Lucky Charms Martini at Icons Martini, 124 18th St, or take a fun photo in front of the storefront display at After Image Boutique, 1700 2nd Ave. After the parade, patrons may enjoy live music at The Smoking Dog Pub, 1800 2nd Ave.
Free parking is available in the lot to the north of Arts Alley at 1st Avenue and 17th Street.
Other businesses and points of interest near the parade route include:
- 2nd Avenue Market, 1726 2nd Avenue
- Afterimage Boutique, 1700 2nd Avenue
- AWAKE Coffee Company, 1430 4th Avenue
- Bent River Brewing Company, 512 24th Street
- Big T Wear, 1700 2nd Avenue
- Boneafide Hair Creations, 1610 2nd Avenue
- Brick and Motor Boutique, 1629 2nd Avenue
- Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Avenue
- Cool Beanz Coffee, 512 24th Street
- El Patron Mexican Restaurant, 1829 2nd Avenue
- El Toro Loco Party Bar, 1722 2nd Avenue
- Huckleberry's Great Pizza and Calzones, 223 18th Street
- ICONS Martini, 124 18th Street
- Jim's Rib Haven, 531 24th Street
- KRU Salon, 1727 2nd Avenue
- La Flama Restaurant, 2107 4th Avenue
- La Playa Latino Bar, 1815 2nd Avenue
- Lavish Salon and Spa, 1700 2nd Avenue
- Looney’s Little Chicago, 219 17th Street
- M&J International Food Market, 1706 3rd Avenue
- Ms. BriMani’s Hair & Beauty Supply, 1709 2nd Avenue
- NEST Café, 1524 4th Avenue
- Polish Pub, 2301 4th Avenue
- QC Coffee and Pancake House, 1831 3rd Avenue
- Quad City Arts, 1715 2nd Avenue
- Ragged Records and Music, 311 ½ 21st Street
- Refined Fit Lab, 313 20th Street #103
- Rock Island Ale House, 226 17th Street
- Rock Island Public Library, 401 19th Street
- Rooster’s Sports Bar and Grill, 2130 3rd Avenue
- Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Avenue
- Skeleton Key Art and Antiques, 520 18th Street
- Soi 2 Thai Street Food, 1825 2nd Avenue
- STEAM On Wheels, 2104 4th Avenue
- Steve’s Old Time Tap, 223 17th Street
- Sumthin Different Barber and Beauty, 1704 3rd Avenue
- T&T Asian Foods Market, 520 16th Street
- The Smoking Dog Pub, 1800 2nd Avenue
- The Stern Center, 1713 3rd Avenue
- Ultimate Fitness, 1628 2nd Avenue
- Wake Brewing, 2529 5th Avenue
About the Rock Island Downtown Alliance: The Rock Island Downtown Alliance formed in 2023 as a joint effort between the public and private sectors to strengthen livability and quality of place in downtown Rock Island. The Downtown Alliance, an affiliate of the Quad Cities Chamber, partners with the City of Rock Island to staff, manage, and implement Downtown Special Service Area (SSA) programs.
