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Wine at 1pm on St. Patrick’s day, that you’re not paying for, chugging, and heading back in for a second round is a cry for help. 1:38 p.m. — Someone just threw milk jugs at the police. Columbus and Monroe. 1:41 p.m. — Be advised, the people who threw milk jugs at the police also stole the license plates off a Chicago police car. Old St. Patrick’s Catholic Church located at 700 W Adams Street in Chicago will be holding their annual St. Patrick’s Day party on Saturday, March 15 from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Old St. Pat’s Campus, 625 W. Adams (Entrance on Des Plaines St. between Adams & Jackson). Archer Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Saturday, March 15 They come from every corner of the country just to get a taste of Chicago's legendary St. Patrick's Day spirit. But it's not just the river dyeing or the booze that sets Chicago apart. It's the heart—the city's rich Irish heritage pulses through its veins, fueling celebrations that are as authentic as they come. Chicago's St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025 What we know: While St. Patrick's Day officially takes place on Monday, March 17, the City of Chicago's parade will step off at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. St. Patrick’s Day will be here before we know it, bringing with it parades, parties, green beer and more to communities throughout the state. To remind motorists of the dangers of impaired driving and to help keep our streets safe, the Berwyn Police Department is teaming up with the Illinois State According to a well-researched 2024 Block Club Chicago feature by Linze Rice, the first St. Patrick’s Day parade in Chicago was held in 1843 and included citizens, a band and a military group of Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade St. Jude Police Memorial March. Sunday, May 4, 2025 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade. Sunday, September 14, 2025 Details for other parades in the city: Archer Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Starts at noon at Archer and Oak Park Avenues and will march east to Merrimac Avenue.. Northwest Side Irish Parade The Chicago St. Patrick's Day Police Blotter. (Side bar- Barry Butler is a national treasure) Being from Massachusetts, doing my fair share of Boston St. Patrick's Days, and experiencing one in NYC before, I am confident in saying NOWHERE does St. Patrick's Day like Chicago. CHICAGO (WLS) -- St. Patrick's Day celebrations will take place this weekend in Chicago. The iconic dyeing of the Chicago River is expected at 10 a.m. Saturday. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. A Barstool Chicago tradition, the monday after St Patrick’s day Police Blotter. As always you can see the entire list HERE, these are just the ones I picked out. Let’s go. 11:03AM — Britney calls The Chicago Riverwalk will be closed from 11 p.m. on Friday, March 11, through the day on Saturday, March 12 until 6 a.m. on Sunday, March 13. The river dyeing can be viewed along the river from Upper Wacker Drive. Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off at 12:15 p.m. at Balbo and Columbus Drive proceeding north to Monroe Street. 8:15AM — In a sign of things to come, downtown’s St. Patrick’s Day police radio band crackles to life with an officer running a reveler’s name during a street stop. Officer: “Last name is Weed. Like, she’s smoking Weed” There is something special about waking up on St Patrick’s day Saturday in Chicago. West Chicago, IL – St. Patrick’s Day will be here before we know it, bringing with it parades, parties, green beer and more to communities throughout the state. To remind motorists of the dangers of impaired driving and to help keep our streets safe, the West Chicago Police Department is teaming up with the Illinois State As Chicago celebrates St. Patrick, police radios detail the shenanigans March 12, 2023 4:43 PM CWBChicago Citywide , Loop , River North , Wrigleyville Chicago’s annual St. Patrick’s celebrations have been tamed from the rip-roaring, no-holds-barred free-for-alls that were unleashed downtown and in Wrigleyville for years. Bringing a tradition unlike any other back this year, the Chicago St. Patrick's Day Police Blotter blog, made famous by Blogcat. These were some of the best blogs ever to appear on the site. So grab your best green gear, rally your crew, and let’s make this St. Paddy’s weekend one for the books! Here’s the St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Guide for Friday, March 14th – Sunday, March 16th, 2025. For a full rundown on St. Patrick’s Day events + specials, check out our 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Guide! About The Event: One of Chicago’s finest party destinations will “top off” this St. Patrick’s Day at Paradise Park. The perfect mix of fun, food & drink package awaits all party-goers for an Irish scene you won’t want to miss. Leading a Large Group? You should contact us. We can help: [email protected] // 312.579.3637 West Loop and Fulton Market. Bandit; Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Bandit on Two, the second floor of Bandit, on Saturday, March 15, 2025. From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., ticket holders can enjoy a private event featuring a standard open bar with mimosas and well cocktails, passed bar bites, and festive green décor and swag.
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