Chicago's St. Patrick's Day celebration of Irish culture doesn't stop with the parades. There are dozens of Irish pubs and restaurants that serve up Irish bites and drinks all year round but they really turn up the festivities for St. Pat's Day. Whether you just want to sip a pint of Guinness … [Read more...] about Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Food and Drink Specials
St. Pat's Day Parade
Chicago Southside Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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
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











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