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St. Patrick’s Day 2025: Where to watch Chicago River dyeing and parades Share this: The Chicago River is dyed blue near the Michigan Avenue Bridge on Nov. 4, 2016, in honor of the Chicago 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. 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 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 Here's what you need to know about the Chicago River Dyeing, the city's St. Patrick's Day parades and more. By NBC Chicago Staff • Published February 10, 2025 • Updated on February 10, 2025 at 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. CHICAGO (WLS) -- St. Patrick's Day celebrations will take place this weekend in Chicago. The iconic dyeing of the Chicago River is expected at 10 a.m. Saturday. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Chicago St. Patrick's Day parade route 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 Crowds watch as the Chicago River is dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day by the Plumber’s Local 130 in Chicago on March 11, 2023. Credit: Kathleen Hinkel/Block Club Chicago Chicago River Dyeing & St. Patrick’s Day Parade. 10 a.m. Saturday, March 15. Various locations Downtown 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 — Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk (@SheratonChicago) March 4, 2025. Additional St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Chicago. While the dyed river is the main attraction, Chicago also hosts a variety of events and activities to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. West Loop and Fulton Market. Bandit; Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Bandit on Two, the second floor of Bandit, on Saturday, March 15, 2025. From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., ticket holders can enjoy a private event featuring a standard open bar with mimosas and well cocktails, passed bar bites, and festive green décor and swag. 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! 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 Join us on Saturday, March 15th, 2025 from 8:00am – 3:00pm, and enjoy a festive St. Patrick's Day atmosphere with a front-row view to see the Chicago River dyed Green. Admission to this event includes an Irish -inspired buffet, a special appearance by the Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band, and Live DJ Entertainment. Chief O’Neill’s Pub & Restaurant – St. Patrick’s Buffet – more of a neighborhood feel. 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 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 Share Get
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