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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 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. 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 St. Patrick’s Day festivities at Pippin’s Tavern include green beer and music by Celtic band The Larkin & Moran Brothers. Credit: Provided Paddy’s Day Weekend At Pippin’s Tavern. Noon-1 a.m. Friday, March 14 11 a.m. Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16. Pippin’s Tavern, 39 E. Chicago Ave. The first official parade was held in 1956, marking the first St. Patrick’s Day parade held in the Loop in 87 years, since 1869. SPOTLIGHT CHICAGO: Charm’d Bar: The Magical Irish Pop-Up The downtown Chicago St. Patrick’s Day parade kicks off at noon Saturday. Entry to the parade route opens at 11 a.m. at Jackson Boulevard and Ida B. Wells Drive, according to the organizers . Then, the 47th South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day parade steps off at noon on Sunday. It will go from 103rd Street and Western Avenue to 115th Street. RELATED: St. Patrick's Day tradition: Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Elmhurst, IL If you love parades, put Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade on your destination list. This local festivity features Irish dancers, marching bands, animated characters, and over 80 floats. The parade is second largest St. Patty’s Day parade in the Chicagoland area. 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 Here's what you need to know about the Chicago River Dyeing, the city's St. Patrick's Day parades and more. By NBC Chicago Staff • Published February 10, 2025 • Updated on February 10, 2025 at The St. Charles St. Patrick’s Parade is Saturday, March 15, at 2 p.m. on Main Street. The parade starts at 6th Street and travels down Main Street to 4th Avenue. Events are happening all around town, including an Opening Ceremony at 11 a.m. on the 1st Street Plaza. By Steve Summers and Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — This year's St. Patrick's Day festivities will start in Rockford and end in Loves Park as the Irish Marching Society holds its annual Paddyfest in a new location. The parade will continue on its normal route Saturday, March 15. It Belleville’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians Michael P. Keeley Division 1 in St. Clair County, will kick off at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Join the West Suburban Irish on Saturday, March 15 at 10 am for the Naperville St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The parade will launch from Naperville North High School, head south on Mill Street to east on Jefferson. It will turn south at Main Street over Aurora Avenue ending at Webster and Porter Streets by Naperville Central High School. Seventh St., Springfield, IL 62701 800-545-7300 | 217-789-2360 Contact Us | Policies | Site Map ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE 12:00 noon Springfield, Illinois. i. The Springfield Illinois Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is a community sponsored event. Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025 in Bloomington, Illinois. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2025 in Bloomington, Illinois with interesting events near you. From parades to pub crawls there is everything that you would want to celebrate this day in Bloomington, Illinois. Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025 in Lockport, Illinois. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2025 in Lockport, Illinois with interesting events near you. From parades to pub crawls there is everything that you would want to celebrate this day in Lockport, Illinois. Get ready for a day of Irish pride and community spirit at the Naperville St. Patrick's Day Parade, happening on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM. One of Naperville’s most cherished traditions, this f amily-friendly event draws thousands of spectators eager to celebrate Irish heritage, community spirit, and festive fun. Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style at the 9th Annual Shamrock Shimmy Race and St. Patrick's Day Parade, hosted by the Galena Elks and Galena ARC! The festivities kick off with the Kids Mini Shimmy Dash at 11am, where youngsters can participate in a fun run without registration. Simply show up and join in the excitement! Galena St. Patrick's Day Celebration will hold a thrilling
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