When is St. Patrick's Day 2025? The Chicago River dyeing and parades are taking place this weekend. Here's what to know. The short answer: Irish people came to America and brought their culture with them. St. Patrick's Day observances date back to before the founding of the U.S., in places like Boston and New York City. 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. While St. Patrick's Day officially takes place on Monday, March 17, most of the celebrations will take place the weekend prior. The downtown Chicago St. Patrick's Day parade will be held Saturday PATRICK’S BAR CRAWL 2025 | CHICAGO - Friday, March 14, 2025 | Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Chicago, Chicago, IL. Find event and ticket information. Get ready to paint the town green at Blue Crawls' OFFICIAL St. Patrick's Bar Crawl 2025 in Chicago! Come join us at the Chicago Theater Works for this fun filled event. Get ready for an evening filled with live music, food, karaoke, and more. Whether you’re Irish or just Irish at heart this event is perfect for everyone looking to have a shamrockin good time. When: Saturday, March 15, 1 to 11 p.m. (St. Patrick’s Fest); Monday, March 17, 4 to 11 p.m. (St. Patrick’s Day) Where : Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 North Knox Avenue 3471 N. Elston Ave. / Website Date: Tuesday, March 4 to Monday, March 17 Iconic Irish pub Chief O'Neill's will host its annual St. Patrick's Day festival, with comedy nights, bottomless brunches 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 Dublin is set to see some 550,000 visitors flocking in - including 100,000 foreign visitors - pumping roughly €122 million into the economy.. The days-long celebrations, which began on Friday Chicago River dyed in honor of St. Patrick's Day on March 12, 2022. From festive parades and bar crawls to bingo and brunches, here are 45 ways Chicago is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. This article contains new, firsthand information uncovered by its reporter (s). Eventbrite - The Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee presents VIP Grandstand Seat - The 2025 Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade - Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Buckingham Fountain - Approx. Vicinity, Chicago, IL. Find event and ticket information. 3471 N. Elston Ave. / Website Date: Tuesday, March 4 to Monday, March 17 Iconic Irish pub Chief O'Neill's will host its annual St. Patrick's Day festival, with comedy nights, bottomless brunches Irish step dancers participate in the St. Patrick's Day parade on March 17, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Tens of thousands took advantage of record high temperatures and sunny weather to attend the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago invites guests to experience a day full of memorable moments from the heart of the Magnificent Mile for the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day festivities. On Saturday, March 15, 2025, the Chicago River will be dyed a dazzling emerald green and the streets will come alive with spectators from near and far for the The 264th New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will take place along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan on Monday, March 17, 2025. This parade holds the distinction of being “the oldest and largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the world,” with a tradition dating back to March 17, 1762—even earlier than the signing of the Declaration of Independence. 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, 3471 N. Elston Ave. / Website Date: Tuesday, March 4 to Monday, March 17 Iconic Irish pub Chief O'Neill's will host its annual St. Patrick's Day festival, with comedy nights, bottomless brunches 3471 N. Elston Ave. / Website Date: Tuesday, March 4 to Monday, March 17 Iconic Irish pub Chief O'Neill's will host its annual St. Patrick's Day festival, with comedy nights, bottomless brunches 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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