St. Patrick's Day, Chicago

St. Patrick's Day 2025: Where to see Chicago River dyeing and parades
The weekend before St. Patrick's Day means a pair of parades and the annual dyeing of the Chicago River to turn it bright green.
Where to get a pint of Guinness in Chicago for St. Patrick's Day
Mick O’Donoghue, a co-owner of Kerryman, said they’ve already loaded 70 kegs of Guinness into the River North pub in preparation for St. Patrick’s Day weekend — and the beer will be their No. 1 seller during the days leading up to the holiday.
When and How Does the Chicago River Turn Green on St. Patrick’s Day?
One of the most famous St. Patrick’s Day traditions in the U.S. happens right in Chicago—the dyeing of the Chicago River green! And yes, you can expect this eye-catching spectacle to return in 2025. But have you ever wondered why the city dyes the Chicago River green every year?
Guide: Chicago restaurants and bars with St. Patrick’s Day specials
Bars and restaurants are getting into the spirit by serving traditional food and hosting bashes with riverfront views and bottomless drinks.
Timing, how to watch, what happens: What to know as Chicago dyes river green this weekend
The iconic tradition is set to take place this weekend, setting the stage for a day filled with parties, a parade and more.
Girard to march in Chicago St. Patrick’s Day parade
The Girard marching band is going to march in Chicago’s St Patrick’s Day parade. Forty-five members of the band will make the trip to Illinois. They leave on Thursday for the Saturday performance. It’s a big performance, and the band is excited.
River dyeing, parades and more. A guide to St. Patrick's Day in Chicago.
From the river dyeing to the various parades and cruises, there's an endless number of ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the Windy City. After all, Cook County is reported to have the highest density of Irish residents out of any U.S. county, according to WGN9's analysis of U.S Census data.
Chicago pubs prep for St. Patrick’s Day 'splitting the G' TikTok trend
The viral phenomenon has sent the desire for Guinness surging among young people just in time for the busy St. Pat's Day ...
St. Patrick's Day at The Royal Sonesta
Jumpstart your St. Patrick's Day weekend at The Royal Sonesta. Check out the view of the Chicago River dying from the ...
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Best cities for St. Patrick's Day celebrations? Analysis ranks top US spots
Boston, Massachusetts ranked as the best city for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in 2025, offering people plenty of festive activities.
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Where to Get Corned Beef for St. Patrick’s Day
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St. Patrick's Day
CHICAGO (WLS) -- St. Patrick's Day celebrations will take place this weekend in Chicago. The iconic dyeing of the Chicago River is expected at 10 a.m. Saturday. Then, it's the 70th annual downtown ...
St. Patrick’s Day Cake Decorating Class
This Saint Patrick’s Day skip the outdoor festivals and throw your own luck of the Irish celebration.From pancakes to custom ...
St. Patrick’s parade, activities set in St. Charles
The St. Patrick’s celebration in St. Charles set for Saturday is more than just the annual parade downtown, organizers said, ...
Chicago severe weather outlook includes threat for St. Patrick's Day weekend
CHICAGO (WLS) -- There is a severe weather threat for St. Patrick's Day weekend in Chicago. The area is under a Level 2 risk of severe weather from 9 p.m. Friday to 3 a.m. Saturday from a line of ...