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Chicago St. Patrick’s Day parade Saturday, March 15, 2025 The 70th annual Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade is one of the largest in the country and the centerpiece of the city’s unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Catch the festive procession on Columbus Drive between Balbo Drive and Monroe Drive. 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 Zoom in: Here's a list of St. Paddy's celebrations for foodies, families, teetotalers and more. For the diehards (and us!) My colleague Moyo will brave the throngs of green Saturday (so you don't have to) and board the St. Patrick's Day Clover Cruise on the First Lady. The two-hour cruise starts at 10am and includes two drinks, corned beef St. Patrick's Day at The Royal Sonesta 09:36. Chicago is gearing up for a weekend full of St. Patrick's Day parades and citywide celebrations. Here's what you need to know. 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 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. 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 Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade will kick off at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, stepping off from Columbus and Balbo drives and heading north through Grant Park. The celebration, one of the largest After the Chicago River is dyed a murky shade of green, the city's big St. Patrick's Day celebration moves to Grant Park for a parade on Columbus Drive. You'll see bagpipes, drum corps, Irish 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. 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 So whether you’re a Chicago local or joining us for this iconic holiday, let us be your guide to the city’s most unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day events. We’re here to ensure your celebration is pure gold – complete with perfect pints, infectious laughter, and maybe even an Irish jig or two. Get ready, Chicago. This St. Patrick’s Day Chicago Goes Green: St. Patrick's Day in Chicago St. Patrick's Day in Chicago is memorable experience for Chicagoans as well as visitors. You will be surprised that St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated throughout the city every year. Main attractions are green river and parade. You will have great time experiencing vibrant parade and viewer’s favorite event of dyeing of the Chicago River. Truth 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 Save this event: ST. PATRICK’S DAY PUB CRAWL: PILSEN'S #1 HOLIDAY PARTY Share this event: ST. PATRICK’S DAY PUB CRAWL: PILSEN'S #1 HOLIDAY PARTY The biggest, greenest party of the year in Chicago, St. Patrick's Day 2025 weekend has arrived! There are so many family-friendly St. Patrick's Day celebrations all over town. As the St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off, the celebration continues in our massive outdoor tent along the Chicago River. This is the heart of Chicago’s biggest St. Paddy’s Day bash, drawing thousands of partiers every year. SKIP THE LINE TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD OUT. Sign up for emails to be the first to know next year! LiqrBox will be taking their Irish celebration to a whole new level this Chicago St. Patrick’s Day. With an unparalleled light show, wide range of table selection, and multiple floors of pure madness giving all in attendance an “out-of-the-box” experience for the #1 party day in Chicago. Saturday, March 15th * Doors Open at 9am I’ve rounded up the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago, including my own top pick. (Special thanks to my brother who lives in Chicago and knows how to drink.) If you want to keep digging into St. Patty’s Day fare, stick with Choose Chicago. Top 9 activities in Chicago for St. Patty’s Day #1: Watch the river run green
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