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For the 13 time, the Elmhurst Armpit Orchestra (EAO) men will entertain those attending the Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This year’s parade—the 28th Annual Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade—is scheduled to step off at noon on Saturday, March 8, at Spring Road and Wilson Street. The EAO plays familiar tunes, including “When the Saints Go Marching In”, on kazoos, bucket drums, vuvuzelas, cowbells, handzoo, stumpf fiddle, and other unconventional instruments. Last year at the parade, the EAO crowned long time Elmhurst resident Barb Mulliner its 2024 Queen. The members of the EAO also recognized Chris Thomson with the Darrell Whistler EAO Spirit Award in honor of their late colleague. The EAO honored former Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce President and CEO John Quigley with the 2024 Colleen Cecile Sutherland Distinguished Service Award. The EAO will announce its award winners this year at its pre-parade celebration at the Elmhurst American Legion T.H.B Post 187. All are welcome to attend. Throughout its 13 years of existence, The EAO has raised nearly $26,000 for various charities, including Elmhurst Children’s Assistance Foundation (ECAF), Access Sports, Cystic Fibrosis, Elmhurst American Legion T.H.B Post 187, the Elmhurst Hospital Cancer Center, and college scholarships for York High School music students. The EAO also honored the No Frills Fun Run this year as that event celebrates its 14th year of benefiting the local Elmhurst community. The No Frills Fun Run is th