The Chicago Riverwalk will be closed from 11 p.m. on Friday, March 15, through the day on Saturday, March 16 until 6 a.m. on Sunday, March 17. The river dyeing can be viewed along the river from Upper Wacker Drive. Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off at 12:15 p.m. at Balbo and Columbus Drive proceeding north to Monroe Street. Continue the St. Patrick’s Day celebration and kick off the running season in Chicago at the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K. The 8K (4.97-mile) run is a Chicago tradition with a course that weaves its way through downtown Chicago, starting and finishing in Grant Park. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Chicago 2025 always takes place the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day. The parade will begin this year on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at noon. Like previous years, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade will move along Columbus Drive from Balbo to Monroe Street. The Chicago River is dyed green as part of annual St. Patrick's Day festivities, Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Chicago. | Erin Hooley, Associated Press The green dye was first used to trace sewage leaks, as an attempt to clean up the waterway, the Deseret News previously reported. Continue your St. Patrick's Day celebrations with one of the most iconic spring races in Chicago, the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle! 8K RUN. 2-MILE WALK. THE St. Paddy's Day Lucky Run 5K/10K/13.1 CHICAGO/EVANSTON is on Saturday March 15, 2025. It includes the following events: 5K Registration, 10K Registration, 13.1 Half-Marathon Registration, Virtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1), Family Fun Run 1 Mile, and 5K/10K/13.1 Eco-Registration (No Shirt). Located on the 13th floor, The Penthouse at Fioretta will host an exclusive St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Guests can take in panoramic views of the Chicago skyline from the 13th-floor rooftop venue, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and accordion-style doors that blend indoor and outdoor Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Shamrock-themed Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run! The 5K, 10K and Leprechaun dash will be on Saturday, March 15 2025. The Half Marathon will be on Sunday, March 16, 2025. I’ve rounded up the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago, including my own top pick. (Special thanks to my brother who lives in Chicago and knows how to drink.) If you want to keep digging into St. Patty’s Day fare, stick with Choose Chicago. Top 9 activities in Chicago for St. Patty’s Day #1: Watch the river run green 8k run Continue the St. Patrick’s Day celebration and kick off your running season with the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle on Sunday, March 23, 2025! The Shamrock Shuffle is one of Chicago’s best spring races, welcoming everyone from professional athletes to beginner runners with a one-of-a-kind course that weaves its way through Chicago St. Patrick’s Day - celebrated annually on 17th March - is recognised around the world, but its roots run deep in Irish history. Behind the global celebration of Irish culture and heritage, there lies a story of ancient traditions and legends which pay tribute to the life of Ireland’s patron saint. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on Monday, March 17, this year, though celebrations also occurred over the weekend. Published Mar 17, 2025 at 3:00 AM EDT like Chicago's annual river dyeing. St Patrick's Day Meetup Run CHICAGO is on Saturday March 18, 2023. It includes the following events: 5K Registration, 10K Registration, Half-Marathon, Virtual Run (5K/10K/13.1), and Tech Shirt Upgrade (5K/10K/13.1). The annual tradition, part of the city's iconic St. Patrick's day celebrations, features an 8K run and a 2-mile walk through the heart of Chicago's downtown. Irish step dancers participate in the St. Patrick's Day parade on March 17, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Tens of thousands took advantage of record high temperatures and sunny weather to attend the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K Chicago, IL Mar 22–23, 2025 Overall Rating Continue the St. Patrick’s Day celebration and kick off your spring running The Chicago 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on March 15 2025. The parade is scheduled to begin at 12:15 pm, and follow an established route with stunning perspectives from downtown. THE 2025 SOUTHSIDE IRISH PARADE WILL BE ON MARCH 16, 2025. The Wee Folks of Washtenaw & Talman, founders of this great parade, along with the South Side Irish Parade [] Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago St. Patrick’s Day At The Irish American Heritage Center. 4-11 p.m. Monday, March 17. Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave. While most St. Patrick’s Day events are happening the weekend prior, you can celebrate on the actual holiday with the Irish American Heritage Center. Long recognized as an annual rite of spring, a celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and the kickoff to the outdoor running season in Chicago, Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle treats participants to a scenic 8K Run through downtown Chicago and a 2-Mile walk along Chicago’s lakefront. The 2025 event will take place on Sunday, March 23, 2025.
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