Saturday, March 15, 2025 The annual Chicago River dyeing is one of the most unique St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the world. Typically held the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day (the same day as the downtown parade), this bucket-list event is a beloved tradition that dates back over half a century. Irish step dancers participate in the St. Patrick's Day parade on March 17, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Tens of thousands took advantage of record high temperatures and sunny weather to attend the This side of the Emerald Isle itself, there may be no better place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than Chicago, a city with a proud and deep-rooted Irish community. Chicago's St. Patrick's Day 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. The Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade, the dyeing of the Chicago River, the Archer Avenue St. Patrick's Day Parade and the Avondale St. Patrick's Day Parade take place on Saturday, March 15. Visitors and locals alike can take a free tour of Downtown Chicago ahead of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, swinging by attractions like Navy Pier, the Chicago Riverwalk, Millennium Park and Printer’s Row. After a 2.5-hour guided walk, which will cover the city’s history and architecture, there’ll be a happy hour at Emerald Loop Bar A celebration of Chicago's working families, the Archer Avenue St. Patrick's Day Parade is also scheduled for Saturday, March 15. Paradegoers will be able to line up along Archer Avenue as the St. Patrick’s Day 2025: Where to watch Chicago River dyeing and parades A crew dyed the Chicago River blue in 2016 to celebrate the World Series champion Cubs on the day of the team’s 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 Parade The main parade will be held Saturday, March 15 at 12:15 but entry to the parade begins at 11 a.m., according to the official parade website. St. Patrick’s Day Chicago . Experience Chicago’s ultimate St. Patrick’s Day parties across the city’s most spirited venues. From dawn-breaking breakfast bashes to afternoon Celtic celebrations, we’ve curated the ideal lineup of lively pubs and premier party spots. 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. Get ready for the most legendary St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Chicago—Lizzie McNeill’s is taking the party to the next level in 2025! As always, we’ll take over the street with our iconic tent along the Chicago River for a non-ticketed celebration, but this year, we’re adding an exciting new twist to kick off the day in style. Find tickets & information for St. Patricks Day Chicago at J. Parker. happening at The J. Parker, Chicago, IL on Sat, 15 Mar, 2025 at 09:00 am. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. Take your tribe of hooligans on a St Patrick’s Day adventure at the 2025 St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl taking place Saturday, March 15, 2025 at several locations presented by Social Scene. From Irish jigs, DJs, live bands & the must-have green drink cheers the St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl is the perfect place to celebrate this green-filled CHICAGO – Saturday, March 15, 2025 – Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago invites you to celebrate the St. Patrick's Day! St. Patrick's River Dyeing Party 2025 Tickets, Sat, Mar 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM | Eventbrite 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.Saturday, March 15th * Doors Open at 9am A River North staple for lunch, happy hour, nightlife & gaming takes FUN to a whole new level this St. Patrick's Day in Chicago. Enjoy a spacious and high-energy event (steps from the river) with a morning drink and buffet kickoff package at Highline. Saturday, March 15th * Doors Open at 8am St. Patrick’s Day River Dyeing Party at LH on 21&22 – Great location! Charm’d Bar – Kids allowed during the day. It runs all month long. Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro St Paddy’s Weekend – they have events going on all weekend. RPM Seafood St. Patrick’s Day River Dyeing Party; Lizzie McNeill’s Irish Pub Indoor Morning Party A River North staple for lunch, happy hour, nightlife & gaming takes FUN to a whole new level this St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago. Enjoy a spacious and high-energy event (steps from the river) with a morning drink and buffet kickoff package at Highline. Saturday, March 15th * Doors Open at 8am
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