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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. St. Patrick’s Day festivities at Gracie O’Malley’s in Wicker Park. Credit: Provided/Gracie O'Malley's St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. 9 a.m. Saturday, March 15. Gracie O’Malley’s Wicker Park, 1639 N. Milwaukee Ave. Immerse yourself in a festive atmosphere and enjoy party favors at this St. Patrick’s Day celebration, which goes 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 St Patrick’s Day Parades | Chicago. There are loads of fun family-friendly St Patrick’s Day parades in Chicago! Read on to find an option near you. 🙂 . Chicago Downtown. One of the largest St Patrick’s Day Parades in the country, the Chicago St Patrick’s Day Parade is on Saturday, March 16 at 12:15 PM following the green river dyeing 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 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 Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Chicago with our guide to where to watch the river dyeing, Irish pubs and the best events. Things to do 10 fun facts about St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago. What to Do for St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago. Below is a list of the best things to do and how to spend St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago this year. 1. Watch the Dyeing of the Chicago River. A truly iconic Chicago tradition is the dyeing of the Chicago River. Early in the morning, a special eco-friendly dye is poured into the water near Michigan 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 Kids allowed early in the day. St. Paddy’s Chicago at Paradise Park Wicker Park; St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Chicago. River Dying and other tips. If you plan on heading to the river dying, there’s a few things I’d recommend. Not driving! Try to take public transportation if you can. If you do need to drive, I recommend parking Ages 6-12 can come out to Dunning Branch to create a craft for St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day Drop In Craft at West Pullman Branch. March 17, 2025 Address: 830 W. 119th St., Chicago; Cost: Free Ages 6 and up can stop by the library to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by creating a craft with the provided materials. St. Patrick’s Day Here are some of the best places to start your Chicago St. Patrick’s Day off right. The Abbey Pub. Nestled in the heart of the neighborhood of North Center, The Abbey Pub is a beloved Chicago institution. On St. Patrick’s Day, the pub opens at 7am for an Irish breakfast complete with black pudding, white pudding, and the best rashers around. St. Patty’s Day is around the corner and we all know that St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago is an all out party! So here are some ideas for fun activities and date ideas to make your St Patrick’s Day Celebration in Chicago even better. Plus we even have a few ideas if you are staying home. Chicago River Dyeing. Go watch the iconic Chicago 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. 100%. Typically they start dying at 9am sharp. Its neat to see them dump orange dust into the river and it turns bright green. It is usually rowdiest from 10am-noon, then people start heading south for the parade.
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