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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 Kayakers react to boaters on March 15, 2025, in Chicago as the Chicago River is dyed green by the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130 UA to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. (Audrey Richardson There's more to St. Patrick's Day in Chicago than a green river and lots of Guinness By NBC Chicago Staff • Published March 14, 2025 • Updated on March 14, 2025 at 11:58 am BOOKMARKER 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 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. 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. CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green as the city opens its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Thousands lined the river and packed bridges Saturday and erupted in cheers as members of the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union Local 130 sprayed dye into the water from boats, carrying on a tradition they began some 63 years ago. After the river dyeing, the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade, in its 70th year, will start downtown around noon. The parade will head north from Columbus Drive and Balbo. This year's theme is Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Chicago with green river dyeing, parades, cruises, and festive events. Explore Irish food, drinks, and more! After the river dyeing, the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade, in its 70th year, will start downtown around noon. The parade will head north from Columbus Drive and Balbo. This year's theme is The South Side Irish Parade is another major St. Patrick’s Day tradition in Chicago. Held on Sunday, March 16, this parade draws between 100,000 and 150,000 spectators. Starting at 12 p.m., the Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Chicago with our guide to where to watch the river dyeing, Irish pubs and the best events. Here’s a roundup of 45 ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago: Parades Crowds watch as the Chicago River is dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day by the Plumber’s Local 130 in Chicago on March 11, 2023. Credit: Kathleen Hinkel/Block Club Chicago Kayakers react to boaters on March 15, 2025, in Chicago as the Chicago River is dyed green by the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130 UA to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. (Audrey Richardson There's more to St. Patrick's Day in Chicago than a green river and lots of Guinness By NBC Chicago Staff • Published March 14, 2025 • Updated on March 14, 2025 at 11:58 am BOOKMARKER Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Chicago with our guide to where to watch the river dyeing, Irish pubs and the best events. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Chicago with green river dyeing, parades, cruises, and festive events. Explore Irish food, drinks, and more! Here’s a roundup of 45 ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago: Parades Crowds watch as the Chicago River is dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day by the Plumber’s Local 130 in Chicago on March 11, 2023. Credit: Kathleen Hinkel/Block Club Chicago CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green as the city opens its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Thousands lined the river and packed bridges Saturday and erupted in cheers as members of the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union Local 130 sprayed dye into the water from boats, carrying on a tradition they began some 63 years ago. The South Side Irish Parade is another major St. Patrick’s Day tradition in Chicago. Held on Sunday, March 16, this parade draws between 100,000 and 150,000 spectators. Starting at 12 p.m., the
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