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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 Welcome to Tiny Tapp's St. Patrick's Day River Dye 2025! Come join us at Tiny Tapp for a festive celebration along the river. Watch as the river is dyed green in honor of St. Patrick's Day! It's going to be a day filled with fun, music, and of course, plenty of beer. Don't miss out on this exciting event - see you there! 10AM-1PM TICKETHOLDERS Details for other parades in the city: Archer Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Starts at noon at Archer and Oak Park Avenues and will march east to Merrimac Avenue.. Northwest Side Irish Parade CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green as the city opens its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Thousands lined the river and packed bridges Saturday and erupted in cheers as members of the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union Local 130 sprayed dye into the water from boats, carrying on a tradition they began some 63 years ago. Chicago River dyeing Saturday, March 15, 2025 The annual Chicago River dyeing is one of the most unique St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the world. Typically held the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day (the same day as the downtown parade), this bucket-list event is a beloved tradition that dates back over half a century. This year, with St. Patrick’s Day on a Monday, the river dyeing and parades will all be held over the weekend, on Saturday, March 15, and Sunday, March 16. St. Patrick’s Day river cruises 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. Eventbrite - Island Party Hut & River North Fests presents IPH'S St. Patrick's Day ON THE RIVERWALK: River Dyeing, Green Beer - Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk), Chicago, IL. Find event and ticket information. The highlight of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Chicago kicks off on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 10 a.m. This year’s river dyeing will take place west of Columbus Drive and east of Orleans The iconic dyeing of the Chicago River got underway at 10 a.m. Saturday. It is a 60-year-old Chicago tradition. The Journeymen Local Plumbers Local Union 130 members were in boats as the dyeing The dyeing of the river will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday. The task usually takes about 45 minutes to complete, and the bright green color can last anywhere from a few hours to a couple of days Chicago will once again go all out for St. Patrick's Day this year with one of the city's most iconic traditions: The 2025 Chicago River Dyeing. The Chicago River Dyeing for 2025 is scheduled for This limited availability room package comes with two tickets to our St. Patrick’s River Dyeing viewing party in the Penthouse Lounge at a 25% discount. Stay the night prior to be the first in line (March 14) or make a night of it for an overnight stay after the event (March 15). Chicago River dyeing: Watch a 60-second time-lapse of the waters turning green for St. Patrick's Day The Chicago River was dyed green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day Saturday morning St. Patrick’s Day Boat Cruises. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Chicago Sport and Social Club aboard the Island Party Hut! Grab your green gear, round up your crew, and get ready for a shamrockin’ good time as we cruise the Chicago River in style on Saturday, March 15th, 2025. Option 1: St. Patrick’s Day River Dye Cruise. Time: 10:00 AM The annual dyeing of the Chicago River kicks off the city’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 15. The river will be transformed into a striking emerald green, a tradition that dates back to 1962. The best viewing spots are along the Chicago Riverwalk, near Columbus Drive and State Street. 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 city's downtown St. Patrick's Day Parade is celebrating its 70th anniversary. The parade steps off at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, at Columbus and Balbo drives in Grant Park. The parade One of the most colorful Chicago traditions is on the horizon: The 2025 Chicago River Dyeing in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. The legendary event, which dates back more than 60 years, takes place The tradition returns this year thanks to the Chicago group that has been dyeing the river green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day for decades By Grace Erwin • Published March 3, 2025
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