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3 MIN READ – Classic St. Patrick’s Day activities in the Loop are back in full bloom! From the Chicago River dyeing to the best bars and restaurants, we’ve rounded up the best ways to get your green on for St. Paddy’s day.
Chicago river dyeing and St. Patrick's day parade
The river dyeing kicks off 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16, turning the water green between Columbus Drive and Orleans Street. The local tradition dyes the Chicago River a festive green in celebration of one of Chicago's favorite holidays and can best be viewed from Upper Wacker Drive between Columbus and Fairbanks. After the dyeing, the 2024 Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade will step off at Columbus and Balbo at 12:15 p.m.
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle
Continue your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations with the return of the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle! The streets of Chicago will turn green again with a weekend full of events for everyone. Kick off the fun and test your speed at The Mile in Grant Park on March 23. Add some distance to your weekend on March 24 at the 8K Run or the 2-Mile Walk. Learn more and sign up today at shamrockshuffle.com.
ShamROCK Chicago
St. Patrick’s Day is just days away and ShamROCK Chicago cannot be more excited to celebrate! ShamROCK Chicago will officially light up Chicago green from Friday, March 8 to Saturday, March 16. See all the events here.
First Lady Cruises
Join Chicago's First Lady Cruises on Saturday, March 16 for their St. Patrick's Day Clover Cruise! Don your best green attire and get ready to shake your shamrocks for a whale of a good time as you eat, drink and be merry from the comfort of their luxurious vessels. Departing at 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. The two hour cruise includes live bagpipe performance at boarding before cruise departure; specialty Irish cocktails, Guinness, green beer and more (includes 2 drink tickets + cash bar; corned beef sandwich box from the Corned Beef Factory; festive photo booth with themed props; and climate-controlled interior salon and open-air upper deck for spectacular green river views. Learn more.
ACEBOUNCE Chicago
Join Acebounce for a good time at their St. Patrick’s Day celebrations on Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17! Let them be your one-stop-shop for Chicago’s favorite holiday as you enjoy an array of treats, cocktails, a live DJ & plenty of photo ops that’ll surely leave you feeling lucky! There is no cover charge, and beers will be going for $5. Learn more about the festivities here.
FLIGHT CLUB Chicago
Gather up your friends and good luck charms and celebrate one of Chicago’s favorite holidays at Flight Club on Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17! You’ll be striking gold by indulging in their carefully crafted St. Patrick’s Day food and drink menu. Don’t miss out on your chance to win big this St. Patrick’s Day! Learn more.
ROOF on theWit
Indulge in Irish fare, themed cocktails, giveaways, DJs, and bottle service at ROOF on theWIT on Saturday, March 16. Enjoy Irish Drink Specials sponsored by Jameson, St. Patrick's Day food specials, and groovy DJ sets. General Admission tickets and tables are available for purchase. Green festive attire is welcomed for St. Patrick’s Day. Learn more about the event here.
This St. Patrick’s Day, celebrate at the Irish-owned hotspot in Chicago’s Loop neighborhood, The Dearborn! Featuring a variety of specials and offerings throughout March 14-17. Diners can indulge in a spectacular Shepard's Pie, and house made Corned Beef Reuben. Learn more.
Raised Rooftop
Sitting three stories above street level and offering the perfect vantage point of the city’s annual river dyeing, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a front-row seat to the Chicago Riverwalk at Raised, an Urban Rooftop Bar. On Saturday, March 16 from 8:30-11:30 a.m., Raised will be offering an array of special holiday bites and sips, as well as hosting a River Dyeing Celebration with two and three-hour packages and live music from DJ Tyler Gordon and bagpiper Dave Johnston. Enjoy premium rooftop views and raise a glass with green-dyed beer, mimosas, Bloody Marys, and signature cocktails, and savor a decadent chef-prepared buffet featuring Irish-inspired breakfast and lunch items with a Raised twist. Purchase admission tickets here.
Land & Lake Kitchen
Grant Park Bistro
Get your St. Paddy's Day grub on at Grant Park Bistro from March 15-17. Enjoy their special menu item, Irish Bangers & Mash, and top it off with some Irish Coffee for a well-balanced Irish meal. Browse their whole menu here.
