St. Patrick's Day 2025 in Chicago will once again kick off with the iconic Chicago River Dyeing By NBC Chicago Staff • Published February 18, 2025 • Updated on March 10, 2025 at 3:53 pm BOOKMARKER One of the city’s favorite traditions is the dyeing of the Chicago River in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.The dyeing always occurs the Saturday before the holiday (except when March 17 falls on a After the river dyeing, the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade, in its 70th year, will start downtown around noon. The parade will head north from Columbus Drive and Balbo. This year's theme is The Chicago River is dyed green as part of annual St. Patrick's Day festivities Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Chicago. The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green as the city opens its According to a well-researched 2024 Block Club Chicago feature by Linze Rice, the first St. Patrick’s Day parade in Chicago was held in 1843 and included citizens, a band and a military group of Chicago typically goes all out for St. Patrick's Day, and 2025 will likely be no exception. From the iconic river dyeing to a handful of parades scattered across the city, there's no shortage of St. Patrick’s Day 2025: Where to watch Chicago River dyeing and parades Share this: The Chicago River is dyed blue near the Michigan Avenue Bridge on Nov. 4, 2016, in honor of the Chicago The Chicago River is dyed green by members of the Chicago Plumbers Union, Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local 130, to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, on March 15, 2025 in downtown Chicago. Credit: Victor Hilitski for Block Club Chicago The Chicago River is dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day by the Plumber’s Local 130 in Chicago on March 15, 2025. St. Patrick’s Day 2025 at LH Rooftop. St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago is like no other, and LondonHouse Chicago is here to make it a celebration you’ll never forget! On Saturday, March 15, 2025, elevate your experience at our Annual St. Patrick’s Day River Dyeing Viewing Party — the ultimate way to take in one of the city’s most iconic Chicago kicks off St. Patrick's Day 2025 this weekend with one of the most unique Irish American traditions - dyeing the Chicago River green. This year's dyeing will take place at 10 am on The tradition returns this year thanks to the Chicago group that has been dyeing the river green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day for decades By Grace Erwin • Published March 3, 2025 Grab your green gear, round up your crew, and get ready for a shamrockin’ good time as we cruise the Chicago River in style on Saturday, March 15th, 2025. Option 1: St. Patrick’s Day River Dye Cruise. Time: 10:00 AM; Watch the famous Chicago River dyeing ceremony from the best seat in the city—on the water! Get Tickets Here; Option 2: St Chicago St. Patrick’s Day parade Saturday, March 15, 2025 The 70th annual Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade is one of the largest in the country and the centerpiece of the city’s unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Catch the festive procession on Columbus Drive between Balbo Drive and Monroe Drive. The iconic dyeing of the Chicago River got underway at 10 a.m. Saturday. It is a 60-year-old Chicago tradition. The Journeymen Local Plumbers Local Union 130 members were in boats as the dyeing Chicago will once again go all out for St. Patrick’s Day this year with one of the city’s most iconic traditions: The 2025 Chicago River Dyeing. The Chicago River Dyeing for 2025 is scheduled One of the most colorful Chicago traditions is on the horizon: The 2025 Chicago River Dyeing in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. The legendary event, which dates back more than 60 years, takes place One of the most colorful Chicago traditions is on the horizon: The 2025 Chicago River Dyeing in honor of St. Patrick's Day. The legendary event, which dates back more than 60 years, takes place The city's downtown St. Patrick's Day Parade is celebrating its 70th anniversary. The parade steps off at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, at Columbus and Balbo drives in Grant Park. The parade The highlight of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Chicago kicks off on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 10 a.m. This year’s river dyeing will take place west of Columbus Drive and east of Orleans CHICAGO – Saturday, March 15, 2025 – Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago invites you to celebrate the St. Patrick's Day! St. Patrick's River Dyeing Party 2025 Tickets, Sat, Mar 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM | Eventbrite
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