With a pedigree that reaches back over 46 years, the Southside Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade is one of the largest community-focused St. Patrick's Day Parades outside of Dublin. This year's parade marches on Sunday, March 16, 2025, from noon to 3 p.m. The parade runs through the Beverly … [Read more...] about Chicago Southside Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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Celebrate Holi at Navy Pier
Holi, the Hindu celebration that welcomes spring with vividly colored powders, will be hosted in a free event at Navy Pier as part of the Global Connections series. On Saturday, March 22, 2025, participants can throw a rainbow of colored powders outside on the South Dock. Symbolizing the … [Read more...] about Celebrate Holi at Navy Pier
Dyeing The Chicago River Green for St. Patrick’s Day
Chicago's signature and most unusual St. Patrick's Day event is the beloved tradition of dyeing the Chicago River green. Although the river already has a greenish hue, a secret formula of environmentally friendly dye transforms the waves into a vivid green, worthy of St. Patrick's … [Read more...] about Dyeing The Chicago River Green for St. Patrick’s Day
Chicago Northwest Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The 22nd annual Northwestside Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade gears up at noon on Sunday, March 16, 2025. The parade kicks off at Onahan School, at 6634 W. Raven St. and Neola Avenue south to Northwest Highway and north to Harlem in the Norwood Park neighborhood. This … [Read more...] about Chicago Northwest Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Chicago's extensive Irish history and heritage will be on glorious display at the downtown Chicago 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade, at 12:15 pm on Saturday, March 15, 2025. This annual event full of floats, music, dancing and fun, is one of the largest St. Patrick's Day … [Read more...] about Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Free Music Frozen Dancing Block Party
There's no more quintessential Chicago winter music festival than the annual Music Frozen Dancing block party outside the iconic Empty Bottle indie music venue. This year's frigid fun kicks off on February 22, 2025. Grab your warmest puffer jacket and head to Logan Square for the best outdoor … [Read more...] about Free Music Frozen Dancing Block Party
Chicago Mardi Gras Deals and Celebrations
Thanks to the presence of many Louisiana natives who arrived in the city during the Great Migration, Mardi Gras celebrations are very popular in Chicago. Throughout February and early March, look out for special Mardi Gras events. From traditional creole feasts of jambalaya, gumbo, and boudin … [Read more...] about Chicago Mardi Gras Deals and Celebrations
Celebrate Carnivale at Navy Pier
Carnival season brings parties, parades and all-out revelry in many countries around the world and this year, Chicago hosts Global Connections: International Carnivale at Navy Pier, on March 1, 2025, from 1-5 PM. Dance on down to Navy Pier's Grand Ballroom and participate in free art-making, … [Read more...] about Celebrate Carnivale at Navy Pier
Chicago Black History Month Events
Black History Month is an anticipated annual event that was started in 1915 in Chicago by Carter G, Woodson and it continues to be an important avenue for celebrating African American achievements across the country. Chicago’s extensive African American cultural … [Read more...] about Chicago Black History Month Events
Free Blues & Beyond Jam Sessions
Blues fans will get to heat up all winter and spring at the Blues & Beyond Jam Sessions with Grammy-award-winning blues drummer Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith on the first Wednesday of every month at the Logan Center for the Arts through June 4, 2025. Immerse yourself in live jam sessions led … [Read more...] about Free Blues & Beyond Jam Sessions
Discount Tickets to Chicago Auto Show
The largest auto show in the country has rolled into McCormick Place with over 1,000 cars showcased, auto-related exhibits, test drives, food specials and other events at the Chicago Auto Show. This anticipated annual event runs February 8- 17, 2025 at the North and … [Read more...] about Discount Tickets to Chicago Auto Show
Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival Free Events
Dive into the fanciful world of puppetry at the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, which presents master puppeteers from around the world in an array of performances throughout the city. Performance tickets range from $15-$45 but the festival also supplies a selection of free … [Read more...] about Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival Free Events
