Editor’s note: The video in the player above is from the 2025 viewing of the Chicago River.
With March underway, the Chicago area is gearing up for a complete slate of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, complete with traditional dancing, classic pub dishes and much more.
The highlight for many is the iconic dyeing of the Chicago River – which draws thousands upon thousands to downtown; multiple parades across the city and suburbs also typically see large crowds.
While such festivities typically take place in mid-March, what day does the holiday itself fall on this year?
Here’s what you need to know, along with details on key events.
Sunday, March 8
Tinley Park Irish Parade
The 26th annual Tinley Park Irish Parade features dozens of floats, performance groups and vehicles, according to the village’s website.
It begins at 1 p.m. along Oak Park Avenue near 179th Street and marches north to the Subway parking lot located at 17219 S. Oak Park Ave.
Saturday, March 14
Chicago River dyeing
Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations kick off with the beloved dyeing of the Chicago River.
Anyone want to see the colors transform will likely need to head out the door early.
While the river dye typically gets underway away at around 10 a.m., the dyeing process typically takes around 45 minutes to an hour, and the amount of time can depend on conditions.
WATCH: Behind the Scenes: Creating Chicago’s Iconic Green River Dye
Here’s how it works:
Members of the Chicago Plumbers Union in boats use a concoction that sprays dye out of plumping pipes and spout pumps.
The mysterious mixture actually comes out orange, but the color changes to green once the dye sets in.
Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The city’s popular St. Patrick’s Parade also steps off on March 14.
Bagpipers, dancers, green floats and more will head down Columbus Drive as spectators take in the sights.
Shamrock’n at Old St. Patrick’s Church
Billed as the West Loop’s ultimate St. Patrick’s Day destination, Shamrock’n features live entertainment and dancing, beverages and pub fare – plus activities for all ages.
The festival kicks off at 11 a.m. and runs until 5 p.m.
Eventgoers are asked to enter on Des Plaines Street between Adams & Jackson.
Sunday, March 15
South Side Irish Parade
The South Side Irish Parade, the largest-community based St. Patrick’s Day Parade outside of Dublin, Ireland, takes place on Sunday, March 15.
It gets underway at noon from West 103rd Street and Western Avenue in Chicago’s Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood.
Northwest Side Irish Parade
Festivities won’t be isolated to Chicago’s South Side.
The Northwest Side Irish Parade, billed as a celebration of faith, family and heritage, also begins at noon on Sunday, March 15.
Tuesday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day
Though many events take place in the days leading up to it. Patrick’s Day falls on Tuesday, March 17, this year.
Gaelic Park, the Irish cultural event venue in south suburban Oak Forest, opens for the day beginning with lunch, and has several musical performances planned.
Details can be found here.
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