Old St. Patrick’s Church is a Catholic assembly that has been hosting a family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day celebration for the past few years. This warm pop-up includes an a la carte menu, alcoholic beverages, a pot’o gold-themed raffle, and live entertainment that’s fit for all ages. #6 Or at the Irish American Heritage Center 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 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. 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 Bar Countertop Package: $150 | Get up close to the action at the bar with access to our festive food stations and one St. Patrick’s Day-inspired cocktail. Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch 10:30am–2:30pm Enjoy an alcohol-free parade on Western Avenue from 103rd to 115th on Chicago’s South Side. It features high school bands, bagpipe bands and more. Kids ages 1.5-3 years can enjoy a a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Eugene Field with an arts and crafts activity and green treats. Registration 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. St. Patrick's Day Sunday Celebration - March 16 – Chicago Gaelic Park, Sun Mar 16, 2025 - Celebrate with us on March 16th! We're Irish 365 days a year, but March is extra special around here! Please join us as we celebrate the St. Patrick's Day Season! 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 47th South Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a Chicago tradition featuring floats, dance schools, pipe bands and various marchers, steps off at noon on Sunday from 103rd Street and Chicago St. Patrick's Day parade route The city's downtown St. Patrick's Day Parade is celebrating its 70th anniversary. The parade steps off at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, at Columbus and The highlight of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Chicago kicks off on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 10 a.m. This year’s river dyeing will take place west of Columbus Drive and east of Orleans Share this event: Kiss Me, I'm Irish: Chicago St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl (2 Days) Save this event: Kiss Me, I'm Irish: Chicago St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl (2 Days) Sales end soon Lucky Putt Par-Tee: St. Patrick's Day Happy Hour After the river dyeing, the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade, in its 70th year, will start downtown around noon. But in Ireland, it is a national holiday and events kick of tourist season. 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. 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 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. St. Patrick’s Day River Dyeing Party at LH on 21&22 – Great location! Charm’d Bar – Kids allowed during the day. It runs all month long. Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro St Paddy’s Weekend – they have events going on all weekend. RPM Seafood St. Patrick’s Day River Dyeing Party; Lizzie McNeill’s Irish Pub Indoor Morning Party St. Patrick’s Day Craft (Downers Grove Public Library) March 17, 2025 | 10:00am – 4:00pm Drop in for special St. Patrick’s Day crafts, while supplies last. St. Patrick’s Day Storytime (Elmwood Park) March 17, 2025 | 10:30am – 11:00am Registration is required for festive storytime. Leprechaun Hunt (Clarendon Hills) Chicago's St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025. 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.
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