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Chicago's St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025 What we know: While St. Patrick's Day officially takes place on Monday, March 17, the City of Chicago's parade will step off at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Irish step dancers participate in the St. Patrick's Day parade on March 17, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Tens of thousands took advantage of record high temperatures and sunny weather to attend the 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. 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. When does the downtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade take place? Bagpipers play during the Downtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 11, 2023 in Chicago. (Shanna Madison/Chicago Tribune) 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. 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 Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade. Saturday, March 15, 2025 Southside Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade. Sunday, March 16, 2025 78 E. Washington St. 4th floor Chicago typically goes all out for St. Patrick’s Day, and 2025 will likely be no exception. will continue with the 70th annual Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Dogg to perform at 2025 It happens rain or shine and lasts for about three hours. If you want more elbow and viewing room, we recommend snagging a spot toward the start of the parade in Grant Park (Columbus & Balbo). The 2025 St Patrick's Day celebrations begin with the Chicago River dyeing will begin at 10 am, followed by the Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade from 12. The St. Charles St. Patrick’s Parade is Saturday, March 15, at 2 p.m. on Main Street. The parade starts at 6th Street and travels down Main Street to 4th Avenue. Events are happening all around town, including an Opening Ceremony at 11 a.m. on the 1st Street Plaza. Chicago, Illinois St. Patrick's Day Parade. Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day parade dates back to 1858, Hundreds of thousands of spectators lined up to see the floats, dancers, and marching bands close to Lake Michigan. When: Saturday, March 15, 2025 and is preceded by the dyeing of the Chicago River at 10am. The Parade is from 12 pm to 2 pm. | Get ready for a day of Irish pride and community spirit at the Naperville St. Patrick's Day Parade, happening on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM. One of Naperville’s most cherished traditions, this family-friendly event draws thousands of spectators eager to celebrate Irish heritage, community spirit, and festive fun. Hosted by WSI, The St. Patrick's Day Parade has been a beloved Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Elmhurst, IL If you love parades, put Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade on your destination list. This local festivity features Irish dancers, marching bands, animated characters, and over 80 floats. The parade is second largest St. Patty’s Day parade in the Chicagoland area. The Chicago 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on March 15 2025. The parade is scheduled to begin at 12:15 pm, and follow an established route with stunning perspectives from downtown. Find tickets & information for St. Patricks Day Chicago at J. Parker. happening at The J. Parker, Chicago, IL on Sat, 15 Mar, 2025 at 09:00 am. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information.
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