St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching, and true to form, the Windy City is set to go all out. The iconic river dyeing will take place on Saturday, March 15, and numerous bars and restaurants will offer themed deals and specials so you can make a day of it. Check out our picks for the most luxe St. Patty’s Day specials and celebrations in Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade always occurs on Saturday before the St. Patrick’s Day, if Saint Patrick’s Day doesn’t fall on a Saturday. This year, St. Patrick’s Day is on Saturday so Chicago St. Patrick’s Day parade is going to be on the same day, on March 16 at 12:00 pm. 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. Then, go on a "Tour of Ireland" from your bar stool with samples of Glendalough Double Barrel, Slane Triple Casked, and Redbreast 12 Year for $26. In Chicago, St. Patrick's Day festivities St. Patrick's Day Parade. The main parade will be held Saturday, March 15 at 12:15 but entry to the parade begins at 11 a.m., according to the official parade website. Entry is only permitted at 1933 N. Meacham Rd. Suite 210 Schaumburg, IL 60173 (847) 490-1010 (800) 847-4849 Toll Free. info@chicagonorthwest.com I’d hate to repeat myself, but here I go again: Chicago has some of the best bars, lounges, and watering holes in the US. You can explore them at full speed over St. Patrick’s Day. #9 Enjoy themed menus at restaurants celebrating St. Patty’s Day. If Guinness and lime-green cocktails aren’t your thing, then look for a menu that sparks joy. 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. still the same, i think they cap it at 100 entries now so it doesn't go on forever. Will be interesting to see how much of a shit show its going to be this year as its on St Patrick's day and the weather is supposed to be nice edit forecast changed to not so nice Source/LondonHouse Chicago. LondonHouse Chicago is hosting one of the city’s most exclusive St. Patrick’s Day celebrations on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The festivities will include an open bar from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., featuring bottomless green beer, mimosas, festive cocktails, and a selection of breakfast bites to keep everyone energized for the celebration—and attendees will also 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. Another St Patrick’s Day in Chicago family-friendly celebration is the St Patrick’s Day Festival at the Irish American Heritage Center on MONDAY, March 17, 2025 from 4-11 PM. It showcases loads of Irish music and dancing, food and drink, and gifts for sale at the Arts and Crafts Fair. With the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and Chicago River dyeing happening at 10 a.m. Saturday and the actual holiday falling Monday, the Windy City is going to be spending a long weekend 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 The iconic dyeing of the Chicago River got underway at 10 a.m. Saturday. It is a 60-year-old Chicago tradition. The Journeymen Local Plumbers Local Union 130 members were in boats as the dyeing The best St. Patrick’s Day 2025 events in Chicago Channel the spirit of the Irish with parades, parties and more of the best St. Patrick's Day festivities. Wednesday March 5 2025 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. Hi Chicago, I hope I'm in the right place for this! We (a group of 4) are heading to you next weekend for the St Patrick's Day festivities. I've always wanted to see the river green, so today we bought tickets to visit from Baltimore. We have river view rooms booked on the Riverwalk. We know it's going to be pretty packed, and are prepared. 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. The bar opens early for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations so you’ll get to savor a whole day of Irish food and Guinness pints. Gaslight: Get ready for a St. Patrick’s Day brunch party at this popular neighborhood bar in Lincoln Park. As a live DJ amps up the energy, savor an impressive brunch buffet spread and sip on house cocktails and
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