March 04, 2026
St. Patrick's Day in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL – There’s nothing quite like St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago, when Irish taverns fill with revelers, cultural celebrations pop up in every corner of the city, and the Chicago River sparkles brilliant shades of emerald green. The history of St. Patrick’s Day in the city goes back more than 175 years. Now a longstanding tradition, Chicago’s Irish parade was first held in 1843. The dyeing of the river was added in 1962, quickly becoming one of the city’s most famous events. Along with the downtown festivities, Chicago’s proud Irish heritage is also on full display in neighborhoods — from Beverly (a traditionally Irish enclave) to the Irish American Heritage Center near Albany Park.
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