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The earliest St. Patrick's Day celebration in America occurred in 1600 in St. Augustine, Spanish Florida. The Chicago parade originated in 1843 and was declared an official city event in the 1950s. In 1962, the city initiated its renowned tradition of dyeing the Chicago River green for St. Patrick's Day. Thousands gathered along the riverbanks Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade will kick off at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, stepping off from Columbus and Balbo drives and heading north through Grant Park. The celebration, one of the largest 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. This year marks the 70 th anniversary of the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Grant Park. Other parades in Chicago include the South Side Irish Parade and the Northwest Side Irish Parade. Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade will kick off at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, stepping off from Columbus and Balbo drives and heading north through Grant Park. The celebration, one of the largest Join Grant Park Bistro for St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Chicago! The restaurant will be celebrating with some great food and drink specials. Corned Beef Sandwich $18 thinly shaved corned beef, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing, Swiss cheese, served with fries. Drink Specials Green Beer (Miller Lite) . . . $7 Guinness . . . $9 Irish Car The St Patrick’s Day Parade Chicago takes place along the stunning route of Columbus Drive, starting at Balbo Drive and concluding at Monroe Drive. This scenic route offers unparalleled views of Grant Park, the Chicago skyline, and nearby Lake Michigan. 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 Chicago loves to get CHIRISH every March and there’s no better way to celebrate then the annual Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Grant Park. Plus, don’t miss the dying of the river! The Chicago Journeymen Plumbers, Local 130 turn the Chicago River green for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade celebration. After the Chicago River is dyed a murky shade of green, the city's big St. Patrick's Day celebration moves to Grant Park for a parade on Columbus Drive. You'l Go to the content Go to the footer OFFICIAL WEBSITE. Chicago goes all-in on CHIRISH every March, and there’s no better way to celebrate than at the annual Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Grant Park! As one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day parades in the U.S., it draws over 100,000 spirited spectators eager to revel in the city’s Irish pride. 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 St. Patrick's Day festivities in Chicago can only mean two things: a parade and a green river.Every March, hundreds of thousands head to Grant Park, where bagpipers, dancers and politicians make The downtown Chicago St. Patrick’s Day parade kicks off at noon Saturday. Entry to the parade route opens at 11 a.m. at Jackson Boulevard and Ida B. Wells Drive, according to the organizers . Enjoy specialty cocktails, shots, food and St. Patrick’s Day souvenirs at Wicker Park bars. Participating venues include The Cauldron, Whiskey Business, Black Hole Bar, Bangers & Lace, The Point and Bourbon on Division. Tickets start at $14.99 online. Bulls St. Patrick’s Day Pregame Party. 2:30-5 p.m. Saturday. United Center, 1901 W Your three options are the South Side Irish Parade, North Side Irish Parade, and the main St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Grant Park. The South Side has the strongest Irish associations, as neighborhoods like Beverly, Bridgeport, and Morgan Park still have strong Irish Catholic demographics. 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 South Side Irish Parade is another major St. Patrick’s Day tradition in Chicago. Held on Sunday, March 16, this parade draws between 100,000 and 150,000 spectators. The Chicago Riverwalk will be closed from 11 p.m. on Friday, March 15, through the day on Saturday, March 16 until 6 a.m. on Sunday, March 17. The river dyeing can be viewed along the river from Upper Wacker Drive. Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off at 12:15 p.m. at Balbo and Columbus Drive proceeding north to Monroe Street.
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