St. Patrick's Day, Chicago

St. Patrick's Day 2025: Where to see Chicago River dyeing and parades
The weekend before St. Patrick's Day means a pair of parades and the annual dyeing of the Chicago River to turn it bright green.
Where to get a pint of Guinness in Chicago for St. Patrick's Day
Mick O’Donoghue, a co-owner of Kerryman, said they’ve already loaded 70 kegs of Guinness into the River North pub in preparation for St. Patrick’s Day weekend — and the beer will be their No. 1 seller during the days leading up to the holiday.
When and How Does the Chicago River Turn Green on St. Patrick’s Day?
One of the most famous St. Patrick’s Day traditions in the U.S. happens right in Chicago—the dyeing of the Chicago River green! And yes, you can expect this eye-catching spectacle to return in 2025. But have you ever wondered why the city dyes the Chicago River green every year?
Guide: Chicago restaurants and bars with St. Patrick’s Day specials
Bars and restaurants are getting into the spirit by serving traditional food and hosting bashes with riverfront views and bottomless drinks.
Timing, how to watch, what happens: What to know as Chicago dyes river green this weekend
The iconic tradition is set to take place this weekend, setting the stage for a day filled with parties, a parade and more.
River dyeing, parades and more. A guide to St. Patrick's Day in Chicago.
From the river dyeing to the various parades and cruises, there's an endless number of ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the Windy City. After all, Cook County is reported to have the highest density of Irish residents out of any U.S. county, according to WGN9's analysis of U.S Census data.
Chicago pubs prep for St. Patrick’s Day 'splitting the G' TikTok trend
The viral phenomenon has sent the desire for Guinness surging among young people just in time for the busy St. Pat's Day ...
Chicago, Naperville rank among best cities for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, survey finds
Chicago topped all other Midwest entries, but ranked among the worst when the weather is factored into the festivities, finishing 198th out of 200.
St. Patrick's Day at The Royal Sonesta
Jumpstart your St. Patrick's Day weekend at The Royal Sonesta. Check out the view of the Chicago River dying from the ...
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Best cities for St. Patrick's Day celebrations? Analysis ranks top US spots
Boston, Massachusetts ranked as the best city for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in 2025, offering people plenty of festive activities.
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Minks, beavers and 60 species of fish tell a story of recovery in the Chicago River
Ahead of dyeing the river green for St. Patrick’s Day, we look back at what has made the river healthy again since its ...
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style with The Gage
You know Chicago loves St. Patrick's Day. This morning, The Gage is showing us their amazing spread of Irish foods and drinks ...
St. Patrick’s Day Cake Decorating Class
This Saint Patrick’s Day skip the outdoor festivals and throw your own luck of the Irish celebration.From pancakes to custom ...
Archer Avenue St. Patrick's Day Parade Dedicated To Fallen CPD And CFD
The Archer Avenue St. Patrick's Parade steps off Saturday, March 15 through Garfield Ridge on Chicago's South Side ...