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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 Irish American Heritage Center’s St. Patrick’s Fest Returns on Saturday, March 15th. The festivities follow the downtown parade and are packed with traditional and contemporary Irish music, dance, food and drink for purchase, children’s activities—including Wiggleworms performances—a day of Irish Dance Schools in the Mayfair Theatre, and an Arts and Crafts Fair with vendors 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. Siamsa na nGael has become a cherished Chicago tradition, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with world class Celtic entertainment. The 2025 program, Siamsa na nGael: Living the Legacy of St. Brigid, honors the life and enduring legacy of Brigid of Kildare, exploring her journey from Celtic goddess to saint and her message of healing and unity. The Irish American Heritage Center hosts its annual Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day celebration, featuring three days of live music and Irish dancing, including performances by the Trinity Academy Then on Saturday, March 15, Old St. Pat's will celebrate Shamrock'n from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 625 West Adams in the West Loop. All are welcome to come out and enjoy Irish pub grub, music, a pint Chief O’Neill’s is the kickoff spot for the Avondale St. Patrick’s Day parade at 10 a.m. Saturday, with doors opening at 8 a.m. 3471 N. Elston Ave., 773-583-3066, chiefoneillspub.com Monday, March 17: St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations The fun continues on St. Patrick’s Day, where revelers can enjoy even more live performances in a lively, festive atmosphere. Music Performances Sure, St. Patrick’s Day is on a Monday, but that has never stopped us from having fun and celebrating, and we’re here to do it again this year! The Fifth Province Pub will be open and ready for music, drinks, and fun! Tickets are sold at the door – $10 for adults, and kids 12 and under are free. Music Lineup: 4PM: The Chancy Brothers There’s no Saint Patrick’s Day celebration in Chicago without the most recognized Irish dance program in the world.The Trinity Irish Dancers are celebrating their favorite season of the year 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 Ahead of the city’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, Fatpour is hosting a two-story celebration with music, an Irish drink and appetizer package and other “party antics.” Tickets are $80 online . St. Patty’s Day Trolley Crawl 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 THE 2024 CHICAGO ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE – 2024 CHICAGO ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE (chicagostpatricksdayparade.org) For Other Exciting St Patrick Day Articles. Shamrocks and Cheer: Your Outstanding Guide to the St Patrick’s Day Parade Pittsburgh – 4 Tips – The Website Dedicated to St. Patricks Day (celebratestpatricksday.com) Chicago's St. Patrick's Day celebrations kick off the weekend before the holiday, with the downtown parade and river dyeing taking place on Saturday, March 15. The South Side Irish Parade follows Join our Music at Bethel celebration of St. Patrick’s Day! The classically-trained musical duo The Galway Gals, featuring guitarist guitarist Liz Berg McNichols and violinist Anna Gillan, blend the best of traditional Irish folk music with songs by modern Irish pop artists. Chicago is going all out for St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday, March 15, with an array of events ranging from rooftop parties to all-day festivals. Whether you're looking for a traditional Irish breakfast, live music, or the best views of the iconic river dyeing, there's something for everyone. Key Traditions of St. Patrick’s Day 1. Wearing Green and Shamrock Symbolism. One of the most recognizable customs is wearing green. The color green is symbolic of Ireland’s lush landscape, and it’s also associated with the shamrock—a three-leaf plant that St. Patrick is said to have used to explain the Holy Trinity. Chicago's St. Patrick's Day celebrations kick off the weekend before the holiday, with the downtown parade and river dyeing taking place on Saturday, March 15. The South Side Irish Parade follows
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