The Ultimate March Mashup Social: St. Patrick's Day, Illinois Primary Election Night, and NCAA March Madness First Four
Tue, Mar 17
|Mission - Navy Yard
Nobody does St. Patrick’s Day better than Illinoisans. From dyeing the river green to the parades back home, it’s in our DNA. We’re bringing that same energy to the Cactus Room at Mission - Navy Yard for a night that only a true Illinoisan could handle.
Time & Location
Mar 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
Mission - Navy Yard, 1221 Van St SE, Cactus Room, Washington, DC 20003, USA
Guests
About the Event
Let’s be honest: Nobody does St. Patrick’s Day better than Illinoisans. From dyeing the river green to the parades back home, it’s in our DNA. We’re bringing that same energy to the Cactus Room at Mission - Navy Yard for a night that only a true Illinoisan could handle.
If you’re looking for the best place in the DMV to watch the Illinois Primary Election returns, skip the generic bars and join the crowd that actually knows the difference between Cook County and the Collar Counties. We’ll be tracking the results in real-time alongside the kickoff of the NCAA First Four.
The Crowd: ILSS members, former and current Congressional staff, basketball fanatics, political junkies, government affairs professionals, members of the military, family, friends, and anyone who loves the Land of Lincoln.
The Perks: Private bar, private balcony, and private restrooms.
The Food: Complimentary appetizers provided by the Illinois State Society…