First Annual Shamrockin’ at the Pier

Take a climate-controlled stroll through pubs at Navy Pier and enjoy a Chicago St. Patrick’s Day without cold weather nipping at your nose during the inaugural Shamrockin’ at the Pier at Navy Pier on March 15, 2025.

Photo courtesy of Navy Pier

Walk down the green carpet and enjoy live entertainment, drinks, themed games and a jolly St. Patrick’s Day experience that includes six of Navy Pier’s popular restaurants and bars and a docked cruise ship.

This pub crawl will feature Chef Art Smith’s Reunion, Harry Carey’s Tavern, Margaritaville, Billy Goat Tavern, Bar Sol Mariscos, Offshore Rooftop and City Cruises Spirit of Navy Pier.

Forget about braving the wind and cold to get from bar to bar, sip drinks, dance and mingle without even having to put on your coat. The event also includes free transportation from downtown with Big Bus Chicago and Shoreline Sightseeing Water Taxi. 

Earlybird tickets are $30 until March 7 and include live entertainment at each venue, branded Shamrockin’ at the Pier T-shirt and drawstring bag (while supplies last), themed wristband, beaded necklace, access to specials on drinks at each location and coupons for discounts at participating Pier retailers, restaurants, and experiences.

Tickets are limited and go up to $40 on March 8.  Shamrockin’ at the Pier runs from 2-7 pm on March 15, 2025, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. Checkin locations are Navy Pier South Dock, near the Billy Goat Tavern turnaround and near Sable Hotel and Offshore turnaround.

First Annual Shamrockin’ at the Pier

Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand

March 15, 2025, 2-7 pm

$30-$40