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According to a well-researched 2024 Block Club Chicago feature by Linze Rice, the first St. Patrick’s Day parade in Chicago was held in 1843 and included citizens, a band and a military group of 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 Louie’s Pub is hosting an all-day St. Patrick’s Day party through 3 a.m. Learn more here. St. Patrick’s Day At Brando’s In The Loop. Noon Saturday, March 15. Brando’s Speakeasy, 343 S. Dearborn St. Brando’s Speakeasy is celebrating St. Patrick’s weekend with an all-day party with karaoke and drink specials. 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 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 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. 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. 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. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Chicago 2025 always takes place the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day. The parade will begin this year on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at noon. Like previous years, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade will move along Columbus Drive from Balbo to Monroe Street. Source/Shutterstock Where to watch the other St. Patrick 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. 📍 March 14: Pre-Check at Pour Decisions 2624 Lincoln Ave, Chicago. 📍March 15: River North- Headquarters Beercade (213 W Institute Pl) Wicker Park- The Point (1565 N Milwaukee Ave) Description Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in true Chicago style with the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive afternoon tea service at LondonHouse Chicago. Enjoy a curated selection of savory bites, sweet treats, and premium teas at Bridges Lobby Bar from March 1–31, 2025. Cara Walsh was crowned the queen of Chicago's St. Patrick's Day Parade, an event judged by community notables. She will participate in cultural events leading up to the parade. Chicago will once again go all out for St. Patrick's Day this year with one of the city's most iconic traditions: The 2025 Chicago River Dyeing. The Chicago River Dyeing for 2025 is scheduled for Chicago’s #1 St Pats Pub Crawl: The Chicago St Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl returns March 2025! Secure your spot for the best Chicago Pub Crawl! 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 It’s St. Patrick’s Day! (950 W Webster Ave, Chicago IL) on Sunday March 16th 2025 from 12 PM-5 PM for a chance to Win a Trip to Ireland! WINNERS MUST BE Eventbrite - WAMI LIVE INC presents St. Patrick's Day Chicago River Dying Booze Cruise! - Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Chicago Lakefront Cruises, Chicago, IL. Find event and ticket information. Eventbrite - Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago presents St. Patrick's River Dancing at Rebar 2025 - Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Rebar, Chicago, IL. Find event and ticket information. Join us to celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Rebar & enjoy a front-row view to see the Chicago River dyed green. Rizzos | 3658 Clark St. The Hottest St. Patrick’s Day Party in Chicago continues its annual tradition in 2022! March 12th from 9:00am-9:00pm. Buy Tickets for the 9am start time HERE. Buy Tickets for the 4pm start time HERE. We’ve even extended the P A R T Y- we are not just drinking in the morning but may be going later than ever!
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