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The St Patrick's Day Parade in Chicago begins near Grant Park at Balbo and Columbus Drives. The parade continues north on Columbus Drive to Monroe Street. Zoom in (+) to see interstate exits, restaurants, and other attractions near hotels. The Main St. Patrick’s Day Parade. After you’ve watched the river being dyed, you can enjoy the main attraction of the day: the traditional St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which includes floats, dancers, bands, bagpipers, and people dressed up as leprechauns. 2025 marks the 70th St Patrick’s Day Parade in the Windy City! The parade starts at Best Hotels near St Patrick's Day Parade Committee of Chicago - The Hoxton, Hyatt House Chicago / West Loop-Fulton Market, The Emily Hotel, Hampton Inn Chicago West Loop Fulton Market Area, Moxy Chicago Downtown, theWit Chicago, a Hilton Hotel, Hotel Lincoln, Nobu Hotel Chicago, Virgin Hotels Chicago, Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown/River North Obviously for St. Patricks day the go to is to be part in the parade/river dye celebration. Don’t stay all day there, maybe go to other neighborhoods after that will be less crowded. Wrigleyville, Lincoln Park, Edison Park will definitely be partying up for Patties Day. But definitely dedicate one day to a few downtown touristy activities. Chicago has been named the best city in which to celebrate St. Patrick’s day for good reason. From parades and family-friendly brunches with traditional music and food to all-day bar crawls Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade. Sláinte to St. Patrick’s Day at the 70th annual Chicago parade– one of the largest in the country. Catch all the Irish entertainment led by The Shannon Rovers Pipe Band during this three-hour, fun-filled celebration. Saturday, March 15 Parade Route: Down Columbus Drive between Balbo Drive and Monroe Drive These St. Patrick’s Day party ideas for families will help you plan a magical day filled with laughter, creativity and plenty of green! 10. Throw a Celtic Dance Party. Letting loose is always good for your St. Patrick’s Day party ideas, so clear space for simple Irish dance lessons that everyone can follow. There are a lot of great St. Patrick’s Day parties around Chicago, like this one at the House of Blues Chicago or this one at Fitzgerald’s Nightclub. St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl. What’s St. Patrick’s Day without a good drink? Luckily, there are a lot of bars around Chicago with great drink specials on St. Patrick’s Day! Looking for the best places to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Chicago? Discover top bars, festive events, and exciting activities to make your celebration unforgettable this year! Experience St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago with the river dyeing, parades, and pub crawls. Stay close to action at The Chicago Hotel Collecion! This 4-Star boutique hotel collection located in premier neighborhoods is perfect for business, leisure, group travel, or extended stays. The Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade begins at noon, but the festivities start with the dyeing of the Chicago River at 9am. Make sure to arrive a bit early and grab a spot in front of Buckingham Fountain, where dancers and bands pause to wave to the crowd. RIVER DANCING AT REBAR. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style in Rebar! On Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 8:00am – 3:00pm Rebar, Chicago’s sophisticated lounge bar located on the mezzanine level of Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago, invites guests to enjoy a front-row view to watch the waves of the Chicago River turn green while being treated to an incredible DJ and special Welcome to the r/Chicago megathread for all things St Paddy's. This thread is the place to ask any question not allowed as its own post under our content policy, or to advertise events around the holiday. If you want to view the Green River Dyeing from higher ground, there are a ton of rooftop restaurants and hotels where you can watch the Green River Dyeing in Chicago. LondonHouse Chicago. LondonHouse Chicago will once again host one of the city’s most exclusive St. Patrick’s Day celebrations on Saturday, March 15, 2025. St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago is a celebration like no other. With a substantial Irish population — and one of the biggest city-wide St. Patrick’s Day celebrations anywhere — Chicago is the perfect place to spend this holiday. Waterfront restaurants to watch Chicago River Dyeing; St. Patrick’s Day bar and restaurant specials in Chicago Louie’s Pub is hosting an all-day St. Patrick’s Day party through 3 a.m. Learn more here. St. Patrick’s Day At Brando’s In The Loop. Noon Saturday, March 15. Brando’s Speakeasy, 343 S. Dearborn St. Brando’s Speakeasy is celebrating St. Patrick’s weekend with an all-day party with karaoke and drink specials. The Chicago River has been dyed bright green to mark the city's St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Members of the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union Local 130 initiated the dyeing tradition 63 years ago. The dyeing occurs right before the annual downtown St. Patrick's Day parade. 127 W Huron St, Chicago, IL 60654. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a unique experience at I|O Godfrey, where panoramic skyline views and shimmering water elements are the perfect setting for you to soak up the unmatched energy of Chicago’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebration. I’ve rounded up the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago, including my own top pick. (Special thanks to my brother who lives in Chicago and knows how to drink.) If you want to keep digging into St. Patty’s Day fare, stick with Choose Chicago. Top 9 activities in Chicago for St. Patty’s Day #1: Watch the river run green If you don’t have plans for St. Patrick’s Day, head to Chicago for high-energy celebrations and a luxury stay at The St. Regis Chicago. The John Jacob Astor Suite at The St. Regis Chicago offers one-of-a-kind views of the Chicago River as it sports its iconic festive green color for the holiday.
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