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The 70 th annual Chicago St. Patrick’s Day parade will take place on Columbus Drive between Balbo Drive and Monroe Drive shortly after the river is dyed green, according to officials. The tradition returns this year thanks to the Chicago group that has been dyeing the river green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day for decades By Grace Erwin • Published March 3, 2025 CHICAGO - For over 60 years, Chicago has celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a splash of vibrant green, transforming the Chicago River into a dazzling spectacle. Here's everything you need to know St. Patrick's Day 2025 in Chicago will once again kick off with the iconic Chicago River Dyeing By NBC Chicago Staff • Published February 18, 2025 • Updated on March 10, 2025 at 3:53 pm BOOKMARKER 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 Balbo drives in Grant Park. The parade 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 Things to Do 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 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 One of the city’s favorite traditions is the dyeing of the Chicago River in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.The dyeing always occurs the Saturday before the holiday (except when March 17 falls on a Explore the top ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with events and things to do in Chicago. Chicago River dyeing Saturday, March 15, 2025 The annual Chicago River dyeing is one of the most unique St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the world. Typically held the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day (the same day as the downtown parade), this The annual dyeing of the Chicago River kicks off the city’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 15. The river will be transformed into a striking emerald green, a tradition that dates back to 1962. The best viewing spots are along the Chicago Riverwalk, near Columbus Drive and State Street. Loading view. Events Search and Views Navigation Find Events Today Upcoming Upcoming Select date. Mar 2025 Sat 15 9:45 am - 11:15 am Chicago’s St. 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 Witness the front-row spectacle of Chicago’s iconic St. Patrick’s Day River Dying ceremony—an unparalleled event in the city. Be part of the festivities on St. Patrick’s Day morning along Chicago’s Green River! Cruise with us along the river walk and into the lake, turning the water into the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day party! The river dyeing can be viewed along the river from Upper Wacker Drive. St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off at 12:15 p.m. at Balbo and Columbus Drive proceeding north to Monroe Street. One of the most colorful Chicago traditions is on the horizon: The 2025 Chicago River Dyeing in honor of St. Patrick's Day. The legendary event, which dates back more than 60 years, takes place In Chicago, dyeing the river green is a cherished tradition that signals the start of St. Patrick's Day festivities. Starting in 1962 and continuing every year after, members of the Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130 gather to dump gallons of green dye into the Chicago River, transforming it into a vibrant shade of emerald. 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 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 Witness the front-row spectacle of Chicago’s iconic St. Patrick’s Day River Dying ceremony—an unparalleled event in the city. Be part of the festivities on St. Patrick’s Day morning along Chicago’s Green River! Cruise with us along the river walk and into the lake, turning the water into the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day party!
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