Chicago hosts one of the biggest St. Patrick's Day celebrations on the planet!
While the official holiday takes place on March 17th, many of the popular events take place on Saturday, March 16th downtown and around the city.
The 69th 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 17th, many of the popular events take place on Saturday, March 16th downtown and around the city.
The 69th 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 Royal Sonesta Downtown
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photo courtesy of Royal Sonesta Downtown
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photo courtesy of Royal Sonesta Downtown
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The Royal Sonesta's Viewing Party
71 East Wacker
Chicago, Illinois
Adults $130/Kids 8 and under $75
8:00am until 12:00pm
If you're looking to watch the dyeing of the river with a bird's eye view, the Royal Sonesta Downtown is hosting a viewing party 39 stories in the sky. Join them in their Penthouse Ballroom along with outdoor terrace access, DJs, party favors & more. The event will also feature a breakfast buffet with many Irish favorites, along with an open bar featuring wine, spirits, green beer and Irish cocktails.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets
71 East Wacker
Chicago, Illinois
Adults $130/Kids 8 and under $75
8:00am until 12:00pm
If you're looking to watch the dyeing of the river with a bird's eye view, the Royal Sonesta Downtown is hosting a viewing party 39 stories in the sky. Join them in their Penthouse Ballroom along with outdoor terrace access, DJs, party favors & more. The event will also feature a breakfast buffet with many Irish favorites, along with an open bar featuring wine, spirits, green beer and Irish cocktails.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets
photo courtesy of City Cruises
St. Patrick's Day Brunch Cruise
Chicago River Esplanade
455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive
Chicago, Illinois
You can't get a better view than on the actual river.
City cruises features two different times to celebrate with their bottomless mimosa brunch from 11am-1pm and 2:3o till 4:30pm. You'll get iconic views of the city as well as the St.Patrick's Day celebrations.
Meeting point 30 minutes before the cruise
Bottomless mimosas are part of the package,
but there is also a fully stocked cash bar as well as DJ entertainment.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
Chicago River Esplanade
455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive
Chicago, Illinois
You can't get a better view than on the actual river.
City cruises features two different times to celebrate with their bottomless mimosa brunch from 11am-1pm and 2:3o till 4:30pm. You'll get iconic views of the city as well as the St.Patrick's Day celebrations.
Meeting point 30 minutes before the cruise
Bottomless mimosas are part of the package,
but there is also a fully stocked cash bar as well as DJ entertainment.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
photo courtesy of Guiness Brewery Chicago
Guinness Open Gate Brewery
901 West Kinzie
Chicago, Illinois
New this year!
Guinness Open Gate Brewery is celebrating their first St. Patrick's Day in Chicago. They're having a celebration from March 13-17, with a block party on the 16 & 17.
There will timed entrances for a three hour window 9am, 1pm & 5pm
Each session will access to brewery, patio party, DJ, Live entertainment & photo-ops
GuinessBreweryChicago.com for tickets
901 West Kinzie
Chicago, Illinois
New this year!
Guinness Open Gate Brewery is celebrating their first St. Patrick's Day in Chicago. They're having a celebration from March 13-17, with a block party on the 16 & 17.
There will timed entrances for a three hour window 9am, 1pm & 5pm
Each session will access to brewery, patio party, DJ, Live entertainment & photo-ops
GuinessBreweryChicago.com for tickets
photo courtesy of Charmd_bar/Instagram
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 Bamboo Club is open now through March 24. Their menu features a variety of themed food and drinks. Tickets start at $5.
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 Bamboo Club is open now through March 24. Their menu features a variety of themed food and drinks. Tickets start at $5.
This pop-up celebration is only for guests 21+.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets
photo courtesy of @JoesonWeedSf/Instagram
Joe's on Weed Street
St. Patrick's Day Party
940 West Weed Street
Chicago, Illinois
Two Seatings
9am - 1pm & 4pm - 8pm.
Want to celebrate, but stay away from downtown?
Check out Joe's on Weed Street.
They've got two time slots to celebrate with a food buffet and drink package.
Limited spots and tables available for the early slot,
with best available for the 4pm start.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets
St. Patrick's Day Party
940 West Weed Street
Chicago, Illinois
Two Seatings
9am - 1pm & 4pm - 8pm.
Want to celebrate, but stay away from downtown?
Check out Joe's on Weed Street.
They've got two time slots to celebrate with a food buffet and drink package.
Limited spots and tables available for the early slot,
with best available for the 4pm start.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets