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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 Get ready for the most legendary St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Chicago—Lizzie McNeill’s is taking the party to the next level in 2025! As always, we’ll take over the street with our iconic tent along the Chicago River for a non-ticketed celebration, but this year, we’re adding an exciting new twist to kick off the day in style. 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 of MARCH 15th, 2025 Private Event From 8am - 12Pm DOORS OPEN @ 8AM St. Patrick's Day celebrations are taking place this weekend in Chicago. Watch ABC7's full presentation of the 2025 Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade here. When does the downtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade take place? Bagpipers play during the Downtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 11, 2023 in Chicago. (Shanna Madison/Chicago Tribune) Saturday, March 15, 2025 The annual Chicago River dyeing is one of the most unique St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the world. Typically held the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day (the same day as the downtown parade), this bucket-list event is a beloved tradition that dates back over half a century. Sunday, March 16, 2025 10:45PM. Chicago-area St. Patrick's Day parades showcased Irish pride on the Northwest Side, South Side and in Aurora on Sunday. CHICAGO (WLS) 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. RELATED | Chicago St. Patrick's Day 2025: River dyeing, parades to take place this weekend | What to know In Elmhurst, they had their giant St. Patrick's parade last weekend, and with the actual St. Patrick’s Day festivities at Pippin’s Tavern include green beer and music by Celtic band The Larkin & Moran Brothers. Credit: Provided Paddy’s Day Weekend At Pippin’s Tavern. Noon-1 a.m. Friday, March 14 11 a.m. Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16. Pippin’s Tavern, 39 E. Chicago Ave. West Loop and Fulton Market. Bandit; Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Bandit on Two, the second floor of Bandit, on Saturday, March 15, 2025. From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., ticket holders can enjoy a private event featuring a standard open bar with mimosas and well cocktails, passed bar bites, and festive green décor and swag. A River North staple for lunch, happy hour, nightlife & gaming takes FUN to a whole new level this St. Patrick's Day in Chicago. Enjoy a spacious and high-energy event (steps from the river) with a morning drink and buffet kickoff package at Highline. Saturday, March 15th * Doors Open at 8am Parade-goers jump the gun into Taylor Square ¦ 5:57 a.m. A lot of history riding in this parade ¦ 6:24 .m. Several past grand marshals will be riding in the 201st Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade. 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! Our culture is meant to be shared! We‘ll have entertainment in each room for The biggest, greenest party of the year in Chicago, St. Patrick's Day 2025 weekend has arrived! There are so many family-friendly St. Patrick's Day celebrations all over town. The biggest and greenest, of course, is the annual dyeing of the Chicago River on Saturday. ASHEVILLE - March 17 is St. Patrick's Day but the fun begins on March 13. Wear your green and celebrate Irish heritage all weekend with pub crawls, concerts, food and more. St. Patrick's Day The Chicago River is dyed green as part of annual St. Patrick's Day festivities, Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Chicago. | Erin Hooley, Associated Press The green dye was first used to trace sewage leaks, as an attempt to clean up the waterway, the Deseret News previously reported. 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 Old St. Patrick’s Catholic Church located at 700 W Adams Street in Chicago will be holding their annual St. Patrick’s Day party on Saturday, March 15 from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Old St. Pat’s Campus, 625 W. Adams (Entrance on Des Plaines St. between Adams & Jackson). Archer Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Saturday, March 15
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