Chicago hosts one of the biggest St. Patrick's Day celebrations on the planet!
While the official holiday takes place on March 17, many of the popular events take place on Saturday, March 15 downtown and around the city.
The 70th annual dyeing of the river green starts at 10am along the city's riverwalk. Upper Wacker is the best spots on the street to see the iconic Chicago event, all businesses and access to the riverwalk will be closed during that time.
While the official holiday takes place on March 17, many of the popular events take place on Saturday, March 15 downtown and around the city.
The 70th annual dyeing of the river green starts at 10am along the city's riverwalk. Upper Wacker is the best spots on the street to see the iconic Chicago event, all businesses and access to the riverwalk will be closed during that time.
photo courtesy of City Cruises
St. Patrick's Day Brunch Cruise
Chicago River Esplanade
455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive
Chicago, Illinois
(meeting point 30 minutes before the cruise)
You can't get a better view than on the actual river.
City cruises features two different celebrations on St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
On Saturday, March 15 they’ll be doing 45 minute cruises. On Sunday, March 16, the cruise will include a bottomless mimosa brunch from 11am-1pm and 2:30pm till 4:30pm. You'll get iconic views of the city as well as the St.Patrick's Day celebrations along the rived. There is also a fully stocked cash bar as well as DJ entertainment.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets for the Saturday, March 15 cruise
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets for the Sunday, March 16 cruises
Chicago River Esplanade
455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive
Chicago, Illinois
(meeting point 30 minutes before the cruise)
You can't get a better view than on the actual river.
City cruises features two different celebrations on St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
On Saturday, March 15 they’ll be doing 45 minute cruises. On Sunday, March 16, the cruise will include a bottomless mimosa brunch from 11am-1pm and 2:30pm till 4:30pm. You'll get iconic views of the city as well as the St.Patrick's Day celebrations along the rived. There is also a fully stocked cash bar as well as DJ entertainment.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets for the Saturday, March 15 cruise
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets for the Sunday, March 16 cruises
photo courtesy of Guiness Brewery Chicago
Guinness Open Gate Brewery
901 West Kinzie
Chicago, Illinois
Guinness Open Gate Brewery is celebrating their second St. Patrick's Day in Chicago. They're having a celebration from March 14-17 with an exclusive bagel and shmear event with Pop Up Bagels on Friday from 8am -2pm. Tickets for celebrations must be purchased that include access to beverages, Irish faire, and exclusive merchandise.
901 West Kinzie
Chicago, Illinois
Guinness Open Gate Brewery is celebrating their second St. Patrick's Day in Chicago. They're having a celebration from March 14-17 with an exclusive bagel and shmear event with Pop Up Bagels on Friday from 8am -2pm. Tickets for celebrations must be purchased that include access to beverages, Irish faire, and exclusive merchandise.
Charm'd Bar
3505 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
From the spot that brings the popular Santa Baby and Nightmare on Clark street pop-ups, brings this St. Patrick's Day themed celebration to Wrigleyville. Charm'd Bar takes over the second floor of Stolen Saddle. Their menu features a variety of themed food and drinks.
This pop-up celebration is only for guests 21+
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets
3505 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois
From the spot that brings the popular Santa Baby and Nightmare on Clark street pop-ups, brings this St. Patrick's Day themed celebration to Wrigleyville. Charm'd Bar takes over the second floor of Stolen Saddle. Their menu features a variety of themed food and drinks.
This pop-up celebration is only for guests 21+
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets
Shamrockin' at the Pier
600 West Grand
Chicago, Illinois
Saturday, March 15
2pm - 7pm
Navy Pier is hosting their first ever Shamrockin’ at the Pier –
a St. Patrick’s-themed pub crawl through six of the Pier’s most popular
restaurant-bars and a docked cruise ship. On Saturday, March 15 from 2pm - 7pm,
each designated stop will roll out the green carpet for revelers with exclusive
drink specials, live music, themed games, and more.
Participating Pier partners include Chef Art Smith’s Reunion,
Harry Caray’s Tavern, Margaritaville, Billy Goat Tavern, Bar Sol Mariscos,
Offshore Rooftop, and City Cruises’ Spirit of Navy Pier.
Free transportation to Shamrockin’ at the Pier from downtown will
be provided by Shoreline Sightseeing water taxi and Big Bus Chicago.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets
600 West Grand
Chicago, Illinois
Saturday, March 15
2pm - 7pm
Navy Pier is hosting their first ever Shamrockin’ at the Pier –
a St. Patrick’s-themed pub crawl through six of the Pier’s most popular
restaurant-bars and a docked cruise ship. On Saturday, March 15 from 2pm - 7pm,
each designated stop will roll out the green carpet for revelers with exclusive
drink specials, live music, themed games, and more.
Participating Pier partners include Chef Art Smith’s Reunion,
Harry Caray’s Tavern, Margaritaville, Billy Goat Tavern, Bar Sol Mariscos,
Offshore Rooftop, and City Cruises’ Spirit of Navy Pier.
Free transportation to Shamrockin’ at the Pier from downtown will
be provided by Shoreline Sightseeing water taxi and Big Bus Chicago.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets
Irish American Heritage Center
4626 North Knox
Chicago, Illinois
Saturday, March 15
1pm - 11pm
Irish American Heritage Center is the northside’s unofficial celebration spot after the parade. In fact, they don’t even open until 1pm to give attendees and staff time to work, attend and perform at the parade. Expect big crowds, kids area, market and drinks and lots of family fun.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets
4626 North Knox
Chicago, Illinois
Saturday, March 15
1pm - 11pm
Irish American Heritage Center is the northside’s unofficial celebration spot after the parade. In fact, they don’t even open until 1pm to give attendees and staff time to work, attend and perform at the parade. Expect big crowds, kids area, market and drinks and lots of family fun.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets
St. Patrick's Day at Gallagher Way
3635 North Clark
Chicago, Illinois
Sunday, March 16
11am - 3pm
Gallagher Way has festive fun for all ages on Sunday, March 16! Celebrate with the family with live performances from
Trinity Irish Dance, Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band
and Old Town School of Folk Music.
Kids can enjoy face painting and balloon artists while
the whole family can enjoy exciting live music, lawn games,
Irish dancing performances and more!
Gallagher Way at Wrigley Field
March 16 from 11am until 3pm
3635 North Clark
Chicago, Illinois
Sunday, March 16
11am - 3pm
Gallagher Way has festive fun for all ages on Sunday, March 16! Celebrate with the family with live performances from
Trinity Irish Dance, Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band
and Old Town School of Folk Music.
Kids can enjoy face painting and balloon artists while
the whole family can enjoy exciting live music, lawn games,
Irish dancing performances and more!
Gallagher Way at Wrigley Field
March 16 from 11am until 3pm