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 15, 2026, from noon to 3 p.m. The parade runs through the Beverly … [Read more...] about Chicago Southside Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade
St. Pat's Day Parade
Chicago Northwest Side Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The 23rd annual Northwestside Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade gears up at noon on Sunday, March 15, 2026. 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
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 St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Chicago's extensive Irish history and heritage will be on glorious display at the downtown Chicago 2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade, at 12:15 pm on Saturday, March 14, 2026. 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











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