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We invited lifestyle content creator Jen Naye Herrmann to show how to get ready for a fun St. Paddy’s brunch and crafts day right at home. Matt Rodrigues previews a few of the big events in Chicago for St. Patrick’s Day for 2025. NBC 5 Responds; Email preferences. Sign out. Trending 24/7 Streaming News Chicago Sports Must It helps develop fine motor skills, encourages creativity, and promotes problem-solving. Plus, it's just plain fun! St. Patrick's Day crafts are a fantastic way to get kids excited about the holiday and learn about Irish culture. Easy St. Patrick's Day Crafts for Kids. I have young children, so an easy craft is a must have in my house. St. Patrick's Day Thousands attend Chicago River dyeing as St. Patrick's Day celebrations get underway By Vi Nguyen • Published March 16, 2024 • Updated on March 16, 2024 at 3:41 pm 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 One of the nation's most iconic St. Patrick's Day traditions, the dyeing of the Chicago River, is planned for Saturday, March 15. If you're interested in seeing the color change in person, you'll Chicago’s famous green river for St. Patrick’s Day started with a simple idea in the 1960s, formulated by the head of the Plumbers’ Union Local 130. “Stephen M. Bailey had the idea when 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. One of Chicago's favorite traditions will take place next weekend, as the Chicago River will be dyed a brilliant shade of green as part of the city's St. Patrick's Day festivities. 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. Martha Stewart shared a saucy St. Patrick's Day craft in SNL's cold open. Gasteyer's Stewart promised to show viewers "some innovative ways" to "class up this unbelievably trashy holiday," with tasteful touches like decorative lapel pins, natural green dye, and homemade leprechaun pots. Experience the vibrant tradition of dyeing the Chicago River green this Saturday, followed by a variety of options to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. From boozy brunch cruises and early morning Shortly after the river dyeing, the Chicago St. Patrick's Day parade will step off, beginning at 12:15 p.m. at the intersection of Balbo Drive and Columbus Drive, with the parade proceeding north The day has come for one of Chicago’s most recognizable traditions, as the Chicago River is dyed a vivid emerald green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Conor Yerkes and Nick Knatusko of “Irish Pubs of Chicago” Instagram page join “Chicago Today” to recommend some of their favorite Irish pubs to check out this St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago. Typically, the dyeing of the Chicago River by Local 130, the Chicago Plumbers Union, occurs the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day and coincides with the city’s with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Chicago has no shortage of ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this weekend, from the Chicago River dyeing to parades and more. According to the NBC 5 Storm Team, the weather forecast for Saturday The social media sensations stopped by the NBC 5 studios Monday morning to perform and talk with Matt Rodrigues ahead of their St. Patrick’s Day week performance. 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. Watch News 24/7. Trending 24/7 Streaming News NBC Sports Chicago Must-See Videos Solar Eclipse 2024 Elections Chicago Today. Expand
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