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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. 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. Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day history stretches back more than 175 years, in fact. According to a well-researched 2024 Block Club Chicago feature by Linze Rice, the first St. Patrick’s Day 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 There were at least three others: The South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Northwest Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and Chicago Working Families’ Archer Ave. St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This year, all four parades happen on the same weekend. And throughout history, there have been even more St. Patrick’s Day parades. The first St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Chicago was held on March 17, 1843. It was a modest affair, representing the Irish of Chicago, who then numbered about 775. The marchers trooped down Clark Street with “Smiling John” Davlin as grand marshal and Capt. Patrick Kelly leading an Irish military unit known as the Montgomery Guards. The Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade, the dyeing of the Chicago River, the Archer Avenue St. Patrick's Day Parade and the Avondale St. Patrick's Day Parade take place on Saturday, March 15. Jason Lesniewicz, Choose Chicago’s Senior Director of Cultural Tourism joins Wendy Snyder, in for John Landecker, to talk all things St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago. Listen in while Jason shares parade details, where and when you can watch the Chicago River being dyed, and more ways you can join in on the festivities this weekend. After the dyeing of the Chicago River, St. Patrick's Day weekend festivities will continue with the 70th annual Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade. As in years' past, the parade will likely kick 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 Whether you’re into parades or pub crawls, here are the top U.S. cities for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Data analysts examined 200 of the most populated U.S. cities to determine which ones New Orleans has Mardi Gras. We have St. Paddy's Day! After all, one of the greatest scenes in film history was shot in the middle of the famous parade. Zoom in: Here's a list of St. Paddy's St. Patrick’s Day is a global celebration of Irish culture that takes place annually on March 17, the anniversary of the patron saint of Ireland's death in the fifth century. The holiday has The History Of Chicago's Green River And St. Patrick's Day Parades By Staff in Arts & Entertainment on . Mar 16, 2016 3:15PM. Greening the river in 2006. (Getty) The Irish population was growing The first St. Patrick’s Day parade was not in Ireland but in St. Augustine, Florida, in 1601. The modern large-scale St. Patrick’s Day parade tradition started in New York City in 1762. Chicago dyes its river green every St. Patrick’s Day, a tradition that started in 1962. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Smile. These fun St. Patrick’s Day facts show that there’s more to the holiday than just wearing green and sipping Irish coffee. Whether you’re attending a parade, sharing stories with friends, or simply enjoying a good meal, take a moment to appreciate the traditions and history that make March 17th For more than 60 years, the Windy City has been turning the Chicago River green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.It started in 1961, when Stephen Bailey, the business manager of the Chicago St. Patrick's Day is on March 17, but Chicagoans will kick things off this weekend with a slew of events and activities.From dyeing the river green to festivals and parades, Chicago is famous for 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 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
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