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100%. Typically they start dying at 9am sharp. Its neat to see them dump orange dust into the river and it turns bright green. It is usually rowdiest from 10am-noon, then people start heading south for the parade. 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 According to a well-researched 2024 Block Club Chicago feature by Linze Rice, the first St. Patrick’s Day parade in Chicago was held in 1843 and included citizens, a band and a military group of 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. 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 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. What does St. Patrick's Day celebrate? Originally, the Irish holiday was meant to honor the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick. Now, the day has become a celebration of Irish culture. WATCH: Uncle O'Grimacey cruises on green Chicago River ahead of St. Patrick's Day In a mash-up of the strangest bits of Irish American St. Patrick's Day culture, Uncle O'Grimacey waved to fans Jason Lesniewicz, Choose Chicago’s Senior Director of Cultural Tourism, joins Wendy Snyder, in for John Landecker, to talk all things St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago. Listen in while Jason shares parade details, where and when you can watch the Chicago River being dyed, and more ways you can join in on the festivities this weekend. Chicago Downtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade at 12:15 p.m. March 15 from Columbus and Balbo drives, heading north to Monroe Street. Durty Nellie’s St. Patrick’s Parade at 11 a.m. March 15 from Siamsa na nGael: Kick off your St. Patrick’s Day celebration early with Celtic music, dance and storytelling. Originally created 26 years ago to celebrate Old St. Patrick’s Church, this year 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. Then, it was the 70th annual downtown Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade, which stepped off from Balbo and Columbus drives at noon. The parade aired live on ABC7 Chicago. 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. 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. 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 Chicago River was dyed green on March 15, 2025, to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, marking a 70-year tradition. Members of the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union Local 130 sprayed dye into the river, attracting thousands of spectators. 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 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 Kids allowed early in the day. St. Paddy’s Chicago at Paradise Park Wicker Park; St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Chicago. River Dying and other tips. If you plan on heading to the river dying, there’s a few things I’d recommend. Not driving! Try to take public transportation if you can. If you do need to drive, I recommend parking
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