MARCH 15, 2025 THIS IS HOW CHICAGO CELEBRATES ST. St. Patrick’s Day Chicago special events, and giveaways. Join our email list! St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago is a celebration like no other. With a substantial Irish population — and one of the biggest city-wide St. Patrick’s Day celebrations anywhere — Chicago is the perfect place to spend this holiday. Waterfront restaurants to watch Chicago River Dyeing; St. Patrick’s Day bar and restaurant specials in Chicago 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. 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 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 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 Located on the 13th floor, The Penthouse at Fioretta will host an exclusive St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Guests can take in panoramic views of the Chicago skyline from the 13th-floor rooftop venue, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and accordion-style doors that blend indoor and outdoor Chicago St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl. Get ready for the ultimate St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl on March 15th, 2025! 🍀🎉 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend in style by exploring the hottest bars in town, enjoying exclusive drink specials, and soaking in the festive atmosphere with your crew. This is the can't-miss St. Patrick’s Day event 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. The biggest and greenest, of course, is the annual dyeing of the Chicago River on Saturday. 17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603; Discounted Rate for only $189/night; 🍀 Book Your St. Paddy’s Stay Now—Before It's Too Late! 🍀. Rooms are selling fast! Secure your stay at The Palmer House and enjoy St. Patrick’s Day worry-free. Chicago Culinary Kitchen St. Patrick’s Day specials. (Chicago Culinary Kitchen) The barbecue spot offers a $18 Reuben and $30 corned beef and cabbage special on Sunday. Get ready to Shamrock & Roll as Division Street transforms into Chicago’s premier St. Patrick’s Day street festival on Saturday, March 15 from 12pm to 10pm, and Sunday, March 16 from 12pm to 8pm. Ticket Includes: General Admission to one of Chicago’s iconic St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, inclusive of 4 drink vouchers, rooftop access, DJ’s, and more! All guests must have a ticket to enter. 4 drink vouchers are inclusive until noon and will feature: Choice of select spirits, hard seltzer, hard cider, Bloody Mary’s, mimosas or beer. Ticket Includes: General Admission to one of Chicago’s Wildest St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations, Premium Drink and Appetizer Package, Party Antics, Music, and More. All Guests must have a Ticket to enter. 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. Charm’d Bar. Feeling lucky? Get ready to be Charm’d as Chicago’s first Magical Irish Pop-Up returns for the 2025 season! From the makers of Santa Baby and Nightmare on Clark St, an enchanting, over-the-top, wall-to-wall Irish décor on the 2nd floor of Bamboo Club, lucky charms, social photo-ops, and a whole lot of leprechaun mischief! 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! 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. Loading view. Events Search and Views Navigation Find Events Today Upcoming Upcoming Select date. Mar 2025 Sat 15 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm Shamrock & 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.
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