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CHICAGO — The Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day means green will be seen all around the city — including the Chicago River. Here’s what you need to know if you plan to catch a parade or Watch ABC7's full presentation of the 2025 Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade in the video playlist at the top of this article. The Shannon Rovers kicked of the 70th annual Chicago Saint Patrick's Northwest Side St. Patrick's Day Parade, South Side Irish Parade, Aurora parade all stepped off Sunday By ABC7 Chicago Digital Team and Karen Jordan Sunday, March 16, 2025 10:45PM The St. Patrick's Day Parade will step off at 12:15pm on Saturday, March 15, and is preceded by the dyeing of the Chicago River at 10am. For optimal views of the fluorescent green water, head to Watch ABC7's full presentation of the 2025 Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade in the video playlist at the top of this article. The Shannon Rovers kicked of the 70th annual Chicago Saint Patrick's People watch the 70th Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade in Chicago on Saturday, March 15, 2025. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune) Someone smokes before the 70th Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade Shortly after the river dyeing, the Chicago St. Patrick's Day parade will step off, beginning at 12:15 p.m. at the intersection of Balbo Drive and Columbus Drive, with the parade proceeding north 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. 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 St. Patrick’s Day 2025: Where to watch Chicago River dyeing and parades People ride in a horse drawn carriage during the Downtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 11, 2023 in Chicago Shortly after the river dyeing, the Chicago St. Patrick's Day parade will step off, beginning at 12:15 p.m. at the intersection of Balbo Drive and Columbus Drive, with the parade proceeding north 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. Editor’s note: The full parade is posted below in two parts. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The streets of downtown Rochester were packed with marchers and spectators for the 2025 Tops St. Patrick According to a well-researched 2024 Block Club Chicago feature by Linze Rice, the first St. Patrick’s Day parade in Chicago was held in 1843 and included citizens, a band and a military group of Watch ABC7's full presentation of the 2025 Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade in the video playlist at the top of this article. Then, the 47th South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day parade stepped off After the river dyeing, the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade, in its 70th year, will start downtown around noon. The parade will head north from Columbus Drive and Balbo. This year's theme is The 2025 Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day parade will broadcast live on Philly 57 and stream on CBS News Philadelphia from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 16. Chicago St. Patrick’s Day parade Saturday, March 15, 2025 The 70th annual Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade is one of the largest in the country and the centerpiece of the city’s unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Catch the festive procession on Columbus Drive between Balbo Drive and Monroe Drive. 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 Watch ABC7's full presentation of the 2025 Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade in the video playlist at the top of this article. The Shannon Rovers kicked of the 70th annual Chicago Saint Patrick's
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