Chicago hosts one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the world, centering on the tradition of dyeing the Chicago River bright green and parades held throughout the city and St. Patrick’s Day festivities at Gracie O’Malley’s in Wicker Park. Credit: Provided/Gracie O'Malley's St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. 9 a.m. Saturday, March 15. Gracie O’Malley’s Wicker Park, 1639 N. Milwaukee Ave. Immerse yourself in a festive atmosphere and enjoy party favors at this St. Patrick’s Day celebration, which goes Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Chicago with green river dyeing, parades, cruises, and festive events. Explore Irish food, drinks, and more! St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated since the 9th or 10th century. Scholars believe Saint Patrick died on March 17, 493 AD. The earliest recorded St. Patrick's Day celebrations are from the 9th and 10th centuries when the day of his death was declared a Roman Catholic feast day. Zoom in: Here's a list of St. Paddy's celebrations for foodies, families, teetotalers and more. For the diehards (and us!) My colleague Moyo will brave the throngs of green Saturday (so you don't have to) and board the St. Patrick's Day Clover Cruise on the First Lady. The two-hour cruise starts at 10am and includes two drinks, corned beef Watch ABC7's full presentation of the 2025 Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade here. 24/7 Live Chicago & Suburban Cook Co. North Suburbs West Suburbs South Suburbs NW Indiana. Welcome, Mickey. 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 With St. Patrick’s Day upon us perhaps you’ll want to celebrate beyond green beer. You’re more mature these days. Instead of beer with green dye, why not take a more authentic approach to Irish revelry with a proper stout. Guinness would be the standard, and is always a fantastic choice. Enjoy exclusive Recess St. Patty's Day specials like Reuben Rangoons, Corned Beef & Cabbage Pave, and Sticky Orange Stout Cake. 838 W Kinzie Chicago, IL 312.801.1181 One of Chicago’s finest party destinations will “top off” this St. Patrick’s Day at Paradise Park. The perfect mix of fun, food & drink package awaits all party-goers for an Irish scene you won’t want to miss.Saturday, March 15th * Doors Open at 9am St. Patrick's Day Chicago at Hopsmith happening at Hopsmith Chicago, 15 West Division Street, Chicago, United States on Sat Mar 15 2025 at 08:00 am to 12:00 pm The scoop: This year marks the 70th annual Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade! It’s one of the largest in the country and the centerpiece of the city’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. A look at Chief O'Neill's menu for St. Patrick's Day this weekend. Chief O'Neill's Pub Restaurant Beer Garden in Chicago is gearing up to host one heck of a St. Patrick's Day party. 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 Drop us a line via email or phone below, and one of our St. Patrick’s Day specialists will respond faster than you can say “Sláinte!” We’re here to make your holiday plans smoother than a perfectly poured pint of the good stuff. Email: [email protected] Phone: 312-579-3636 So grab your best green gear, rally your crew, and let’s make this St. Paddy’s weekend one for the books! Here’s the St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Guide for Friday, March 14th – Sunday, March 16th, 2025. For a full rundown on St. Patrick’s Day events + specials, check out our 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Guide! Ticket Includes: General Admission to one of Chicago's Wildest St. Patrick's Day Celebrations, Irish Drink & Breakfast Buffet Package, Party Antics, Music, and More. All Guests must have a Ticket to enter. Drink Package is Inclusive until Noon, Featuring: Call Liquors, Domestic Beer, Jameson Drinks, Irish Stout, Hard Seltzer and Breakfast Buffet. It’s time for a St. Patrick’s Day trivia night. What American city has dyed its river green every St. Patrick’s Day since 1962? Answer: Chicago. O’Hara’s Irish Pale Ale, Sullivan Find the best places to eat, drink, and watch the river dyeing on St. Patrick’s Day 2025 in Chicago. Enjoy green river views and Irish-themed events all weekend. Welcome to Chicago’s ultimate St. Patrick’s Day headquarters! Green Curtain Events has been the driving force behind the city’s most memorable Irish celebrations, bringing the spirit of the Emerald Isle to the Windy City’s finest venues for over a decade.
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