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Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago St. Patrick’s Day At The Irish American Heritage Center. 4-11 p.m. Monday, March 17. Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave. While most St. Patrick’s Day events are happening the weekend prior, you can celebrate on the actual holiday with the Irish American Heritage Center. The history of St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago goes back more than 175 years. Now a longstanding tradition, Chicago’s Irish parade was first held in 1843. The dyeing of the Chicago River was added in 1962, quickly becoming one of Chicago’s most famous events. 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 Chicago typically goes all out for St. Patrick’s Day, and 2025 will likely be no exception. From the iconic river dyeing to a handful of parades scattered across the city, there’s no shortage Share this event: St Patrick’s Day at Federales in Fulton Market, Chicago Save this event: St Patrick’s Day at Federales in Fulton Market, Chicago Going fast Bandit Presents :: St. Patrick's Day 2025 The best St. Patrick’s Day 2025 events in Chicago Channel the spirit of the Irish with parades, parties and more of the best St. Patrick's Day festivities. Wednesday March 5 2025 The family-friendly celebration has grown into the largest community-based St. Patrick’s Day parade outside of Ireland, according to its website. A troop of Irish dancers walk in the South Side Irish Parade. Credit: Kate Gardiner/Flickr. St. Patrick’s Day Brunch. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. Wild Blossom Meadery and Winery, 9030 S. Hermitage 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 Chicago St. Patrick's Day parade route The city's downtown St. Patrick's Day Parade is celebrating its 70th anniversary. The parade steps off at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, at Columbus and When does the downtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade take place? Bagpipers play during the Downtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 11, 2023 in Chicago. (Shanna Madison/Chicago Tribune) 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 Share this event: St. Patrick's Day Chicago at Texan Taco Bar Save this event: St. Patrick's Day Chicago at Texan Taco Bar St. Patrick's Day Chicago at RiNo Bar Sat, Mar 15, 9:00 AM Members of the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130 UA dye the Chicago River green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the Loop, Saturday, March 16, 2024. 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. 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 Chicago at TAO Share this event: St. Patrick's Day Chicago at TAO 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. 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 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. Members of the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130 UA dye the Chicago River green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the Loop, Saturday, March 16, 2024. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Share Get
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