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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 This blog post is all about how to spend St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated around the globe, but few places embrace it quite like Chicago. The city’s history is deeply intertwined with Irish heritage, thanks in large part to immigration during the Great Famine (1845–1852). 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. St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago is a celebration like no other. With a substantial Irish population — and one of the biggest city-wide St. Patrick’s Day celebrations anywhere — Chicago is the perfect place to spend this holiday. Waterfront restaurants to watch Chicago River Dyeing; St. Patrick’s Day bar and restaurant specials in Chicago Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive afternoon tea service at LondonHouse Chicago. Enjoy a curated selection of savory bites, sweet treats, and premium teas at Bridges Lobby Bar from March 1–31, 2025. From pub crawls to the river dyeing it’s no secret that Chicago does Saint Patrick’s DayBIG!There are tons of events to choose from whether you want to start early or keep the celebration go Here’s a roundup of 45 ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago: Parades 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. Today marks the 63rd anniversary of Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day tradition of transforming the Chicago River green. Crowds gather along the riverbanks to watch the magic happen — a ritual of history and celebration. Plumbers have dyed the Chicago River green since 1962, though the tradition was There's more to St. Patrick's Day in Chicago than a green river and lots of Guinness By NBC Chicago Staff • Published March 14, 2025 • Updated on March 14, 2025 at 11:58 am BOOKMARKER The history of St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago goes back more than 175 years. Now a longstanding tradition, Chicago’s Irish parade was first held in 1843. The dyeing of the Chicago River was added in 1962, quickly becoming one of Chicago’s most famous events. RECOMMENDED: Our guide complete guide to St. Patrick's Day in Chicago. When is the Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade? The St. Patrick's Day Parade will step off at 12:15pm on Saturday, March 15 Chicago St. Patrick's Day 2025: Parade, green river dyeing bring thousands downtown. Watch ABC7's full presentation of 2025 Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade in video playlist below 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) 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. If you partook in any St. Patrick's Day Weekend festivities in Chicago this past weekend, chances are you likely saw people carrying around plastic gallon jugs filled with food-colored liquid. The family-friendly celebration has grown into the largest community-based St. Patrick’s Day parade outside of Ireland, according to its website. A troop of Irish dancers walk in the South Side Irish Parade. Credit: Kate Gardiner/Flickr. St. Patrick’s Day Brunch. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. Wild Blossom Meadery and Winery, 9030 S. Hermitage Ave. I’ve rounded up the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago, including my own top pick. (Special thanks to my brother who lives in Chicago and knows how to drink.) If you want to keep digging into St. Patty’s Day fare, stick with Choose Chicago. Top 9 activities in Chicago for St. Patty’s Day #1: Watch the river run green The Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade, the dyeing of the Chicago River, the Archer Avenue St. Patrick's Day Parade and the Avondale St. Patrick's Day Parade take place on Saturday, March 15. Chicago will have citywide deployments for the St. Patrick’s Day Weekend to ensure the safety and security of the public. OEMC will monitor weekend events and weather conditions citywide from the Operations Center and public safety resources with the Chicago Police Department, Chicago Fire Department and City of Chicago infrastructure On Sunday, the South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade will set off at noon from 103rd and Western Avenue.. ABC7 Chicago will broadcast the Saturday parade downtown.. Chicago River goes green
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