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Saint Patrick's Day, Chicago

What time is Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade? Parking, streaming, more

The St. Patrick's Day Parade will kick off this weekend in Chicago. Find out about street closures, parking, weather and more.

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Where to celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend in Chicago

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St. Patrick's Day Weekend 2026: What you need to know about parades, Chicago River dyeing, and more

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St. Patrick's Day Parade set for Saturday in downtown Denver

The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade is set for Saturday, March 14 in downtown Denver.

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Ranked: The biggest and best St Patrick’s Day celebrations in the world

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Looking ahead to St. Patrick’s Parade forecast

Chicago weather: What to expect for river dye and St. Patrick's Day parade

If you're heading out to watch the Chicago River be dyed green for St. Patrick's Day, you might want to bundle up.

Chicago St. Patrick's Day 2026: What to know about parade, green river dyeing

The 2026 theme "Faith, Peace, & Unity" is inspired by Pope Leo XIV. The parade grand marshal is Father Tom McCarthy, who is also part of the Augustinian Order, and met with Pope Leo in the fall. Claire Cahill was crowned as the 2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade queen.

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Irish Pubs and Restaurants With Special Food and Festivities for St. Patrick's Day

Every bagpiper in the city must be employed over the weekend leading up to St. Patrick's Day, as the green beer flows and live music and dance enliven restaurants and bars across Chicago.