The best guide on our whole USA trip. We took the Architecture tour where the boat meandered in between all of the incredible buildings of the city with the guide knowing EVERYTHING about each building; its style, age, height, architect, cost, purpose, owner .. St. Patrick's Day Parade. The main parade will be held Saturday, March 15 at 12:15 but entry to the parade begins at 11 a.m., according to the official parade website. Entry is only permitted at Credit: Victor Hilitski for Block Club Chicago The Island Party Boat tours the newly-dyed Chicago River Saturday morning. Credit: Shamus Toomey/Block Club Chicago Revelers mill about as a person plays bagpipes after the Chicago River is dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day by the Plumber’s Local 130 in Chicago on March 15, 2025. Loading view. Events Search and Views Navigation Find Events Today Upcoming Upcoming Select date. Mar 2025 Sat 15 9:45 am - 11:15 am Chicago’s St. City Cruises offers a variety of festive experiences for St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago. The St. Patrick’s Day River Dyeing Cruise provides a front-row seat to the iconic river dyeing event, where the Chicago River is transformed into a vibrant green. This cruise includes lively Irish music and stunning views of the city’s skyline. Chicago's St. Patrick's Day history stretches back more than 175 years, in fact. St. Patrick’s Day river cruises. When: Saturday, March 15, during Chicago River dyeing, begins at 10 a.m. About the event: While cruising, you'll enjoy spectacular views of Chicago's iconic landmarks and skyline from the Chicago River. Aboard the cruise, you'll enjoy everything below: - Amazing views (perfect for Instagram) of the Chicago skyline, Chicago's iconic landmarks, the harbor and more - One of Chicago's hottest DJs making sure you enjoy every minute - 2 floors of fun with 1 of them being Chicago Goes Green: St. Patrick's Day in Chicago St. Patrick's Day in Chicago is memorable experience for Chicagoans as well as visitors. You will be surprised that St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated throughout the city every year. Main attractions are green river and parade. You will have great time experiencing vibrant parade and viewer’s favorite event of dyeing of the Chicago River. Truth 300 N. State St., Suite EE / Website. Date: Saturday, March 15, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride in luxury with a BYOB river cruise on one of Electric Boat Company’s luxe 22-foot Duffy Boats, decked out with a fully enclosed space, Bluetooth sound speakers, ice coolers and more—with the capacity to hold up to 12 guests. I've seen a LOT of St. Patrick's Day desserts over the past few days, so I thought I'd compile a quick list to help you track them down. Here it is - my list of the best Chicago St. Patrick's Day desserts. I hope you like this list! As always, if you do, please pin & share it. Thanks! <3Erin All while cruising down an electric-green river. (Head to the Choose Chicago page linked above to find more St. Patrick’s Day river cruise offers.) #3 Or kayak through the currents. If you’re a fitness buff or simply like to get out on the water, you can book a kayak tour that cuts through the Chicago River. Secure a prime viewing spot at Beatnik on the River for a table of 10 people, plus two bottles of booze and St. Patrick's food specials! ($1,000) Impress at the party. Daisies has a St. Paddy's assortment that will definitely impress your host or guests. It includes a corned beef and cabbage rye, Irish cream & Guinness and chocolate-malt "pot Take a walk through downtown Chicago during one of, if not, the most popular holiday tradition in the midwestern metropolis. From the dyeing of the Chicago R 379 Likes, 56 Comments. TikTok video from brianreally (@brianreallychicago): “Join us for the iconic dyeing of the Chicago River green! Experience the festive atmosphere along the skyline this St. Patrick's Day. #chicago #stpatricksday #summerofgeorge”. 🎧 2 levels of music and drinks for the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day experience 👓 Free St. Patrick’s Day sunglasses and green beads while supplies last 🌊 Cruise the Green River and venture into the lake with Chicago Yacht Events 📸 Professional photographers and videographers capturing the fun General Info: Featured St. Patrick’s Day Events. River North St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl (Saturday, March 15, 8 AM – 12 PM) Kick off the holiday just steps from the iconic green river and parade. Enjoy drinks with friends, live entertainment featuring bagpipers and stilt walkers, and the full festive atmosphere of downtown Chicago.
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