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. 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. The weekend before St. Patrick's Day means a pair of parades and the annual dyeing of the Chicago River to turn it bright green. March 12, 2025 / 11:53 AM CDT / CBS Chicago St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago 2025: Where to celebrate. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Chicago with the annual dyeing of the river, parades, events and trips to the pub. Thursday February 20 2025. 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's St. Patrick's Day history stretches back more than 175 years, in fact. Go HERE to check out Choose Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day 2025 bars and restaurants guide. Suggest a Correction Chicago typically goes all out for St. Patrick's Day, and 2025 will likely be no exception. From the iconic river dyeing to a handful of parades scattered across the city, there's no shortage of 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. St. Patrick’s Day 2025 at LH Rooftop. St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago is like no other, and LondonHouse Chicago is here to make it a celebration you’ll never forget! On Saturday, March 15, 2025, elevate your experience at our Annual St. Patrick’s Day River Dyeing Viewing Party — the ultimate way to take in one of the city’s most iconic Located on the 13th floor, The Penthouse at Fioretta will host an exclusive St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Guests can take in panoramic views of the Chicago skyline from the 13th-floor rooftop venue, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and accordion-style doors that blend indoor and outdoor St. Patrick’s Day Chicago . Experience Chicago’s ultimate St. Patrick’s Day parties across the city’s most spirited venues. From dawn-breaking breakfast bashes to afternoon Celtic celebrations, we’ve curated the ideal lineup of lively pubs and premier party spots. 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. Chicago St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl. Get ready for the ultimate St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl on March 15th, 2025! 🍀🎉 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend in style by exploring the hottest bars in town, enjoying exclusive drink specials, and soaking in the festive atmosphere with your crew. St. Patrick’s Day Boat Cruises. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Chicago Sport and Social Club aboard the Island Party Hut! Grab your green gear, round up your crew, and get ready for a shamrockin’ good time as we cruise the Chicago River in style on Saturday, March 15th, 2025. Option 1: St. Patrick’s Day River Dye Cruise. Time: 10:00 AM Eventbrite - Chicago Twenty Something presents Chicago Shamrock Crawl - Wrigleyville's St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl 30+Bars - Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Wrigleyville's Best Bars (full list in event details), Chicago, IL. Find event and ticket information. 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 St. Patrick's Day 2025: Where to see Chicago River dyeing and parades CBS 2 Irish step dancers participate in the St. Patrick's Day parade on March 17, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 2025 SOUTHSIDE IRISH PARADE WILL BE ON MARCH 16, 2025. The Wee Folks of Washtenaw & Talman, founders of this great parade, along with the South Side Irish Parade [] It’s St. Patrick’s Day! (950 W Webster Ave, Chicago IL) on Sunday March 16th 2025 from 12 PM-5 PM for a chance to Win a Trip to Ireland! WINNERS MUST BE
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