Chicago is the best place on earth to celebrate St Patrick’s Day! There are so many fun events and our local businesses are excited to welcome back the parade-goers, Irish music, and dancers. It’s going to be a wonderful weekend of celebrations with all 3 major parades back on this weekend! Find out where the Rovers are playing, the Trinity dancers are performing, and where to get the best Corned Beef and Irish soda bread. Here’s your guide to St Patricks Day in Chicago to help decide where you want to celebrate!
St Patrick’s Day Parades
Saturday, March 11th
Chicago St Patrick’s Day Parade
At the Chicago River and Michigan Avenue
10 am 60th Annual Chicago River Dyeing – St. Patrick’s Day
12:30 pm Parade kick-off
Shamrock’n The Block & Pot O’ Gold 2023
11:30 am – 5:30 pm
Old St. Pat’s Church
700 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60661
Sunday, March 12th
Northwest Side Irish St Patrick’s Day Parade
Noon
William J. Onahan School
6634 W Raven St
Chicago, IL 60631
South Side Irish Parade
Noon – 3 pm
On Western Avenue 103rd to 115th
Chicago, IL 60643
Best Irish Pubs in Chicago
There is no shortage of Irish pubs in Chicago, but here are the best Irish pubs in Chicago
Chief O’Neill’s Pub Restaurant Beer Garden
3471 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60618 – Avondale
Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro
3905 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60613 – North Center
The Irish Oak
3511 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60657 – Lakeview
The Galway Arms
2442 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614 – Lincoln Park
River Shannon
425 W Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60614 – Lincoln Park
The Kerryman Irish Bar & Restaurant
661 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60654 – River North
Fadó Irish Pub
100 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60654 – River North
Emmit’s Irish Pub
495 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60654 – West Loop
Lizzie McNeill’s
400 N McClurg Ct
Chicago, IL 60611 – Streeterville/Gold Coast
The Gage
24 South Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60603 – Millenium Park
Kitty O’Sheas
720 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605 – Grant Park
Shannon Rovers Pipe Band Appearances
There’s nothing like the sound of bagpipes and no St Patrick’s Day is complete without the Shannon Rovers! Here’s where you’ll find them this St Patricks Day!
Saturday, March 11th – Check back for an update…listed times are 2022.
12:00 DOWNTOWN CHICAGO ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
12:30 pm Elephant and Castle (Adams St)
1 pm Elephant and Castle (Wabash)
1 pm Hyatt Regency
1 pm Gibson’s on Rush, Hugo’s Frog Bar, Luxbar
1 pm Gibson’s Italia
1 pm R L
1 pm Quartino
1:30 pm Lizzie McNeil’s
2:30 pm O’Neil’s on Wells
3 pm Timothy O’Toole’s (Chicago)
4 pm Theater on the Lake
4:30 pm Palmer Place LaGrange
5:15 pm Irish American Heritage Center
5:30 pm Stadium Club at the Max
6 pm Dugan’s (on Halsted in Greektown)
6 pm Hyatt Regency
6:15 pm Timothy O’Toole’s (Chicago)
6:30 pm Gibson’s Italia
6:30 pm RL
6:30 pm Quartino
8 pm Timothy O’Toole’s (Chicago)
Sunday, March 12th
Noon South Side Chicago Parade
2 pm Theater on the Lake
3 pm Stadium Club at the Max
4:30 pm Palmer Place (LaGrange)
5:30 pm Fox’s (Orland Park)
March 17th
Noon Palmer Place (LaGrange)
3 pm Stadium Club at the Max
4 pm Elephant & Castle (Adams)
4:30 pm Elephant & Castle (Wabash)
6 pm Grandpa’s Place (Glenview)
6:15 pm Irish American Heritage Center
6:30 pm Palmer Place (LaGrange)
7 pm Theater on the Lake
7 pm Fred’s Garage (Winnetka)
7 pm Square Celt (Orland Park)
Trinity Irish Dancers Performances
If you haven’t seen the Trinity Irish dancers, you simply must find them at one of their appearances. Their performances are exciting and festive. Every time I see them I marvel at how fast their feet move while their shoulders and arms stay so still! Here’s where you can find the Trinity Irish dancers this St Patrick’s Day!
Friday, March 11th
7:30 pm – 8 pm Fish Fry at IAHC
Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N Knox Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
Saturday, March 12th
St. Patrick’s Day At Gallagher Way
11am – 3pm
Old Town School Irish Ensemble (with Mike Austin & Jim Conway) & Irish Dance Lessons from Cheryl Ziemba
3635 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60613
12:30 pm Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade
1 pm – 1:30 pm
Wild Goose Bar & Grill
4265 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
3 pm – 3:30 pm
ERIS Brewery and Cider House
4240 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60641
Mercy Home for Boys and Girls March For Kids Post Parade Fundraiser
3:30 pm – 4 pm
Venue SIX10
610 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60605
5 pm – 5:30 pm
Shamrock’n The Block
Noon – 6:30 pm
Old St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
700 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60661
5:30 pm – 6 pm
Chief O’Neill’s Pub Restaurant Beer Garden
3471 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
6 pm – 6:30 pm
☘️ St. Pat’s Party at IAHC
Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N Knox Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
7:30 pm – 7:45 pm
The Claddagh Ring Pub
2306 W Foster Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
Sunday, March 12th
NW Side St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Noon – 12:30 pm
William J Onahan Public School
6634 W Raven St
Chicago, IL 60631
2:30 pm – 3 pm
Gallagher Way
3635 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60613
Best Corned Beef in Chicago
Corned beef is a must for St Patrick’s Day celebrations. Here are the best places to get it in Chicago!
Manny’s Cafeteria & Delicatessen
1141 South Jefferson St
Chicago, IL 60607
The Corned Beef Factory
1016 W Lake St
Chicago, IL 60607
The Bagel
3107 N Broadway
Chicago, IL 60657
Morry’s Deli
5500 S Cornell Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
Steingold’s Deli
3737 N. Southport Ave.
Chicago, IL 60613
Cornerstone Cafe
2753 N Western Ave (at Diversey Pkwy)
Chicago, IL 60647
Chicago’s Best Spots for Irish Soda Bread
If you’re celebrating at home or someone else is hosting, you can’t go wrong by serving Irish Soda bread with your meal. Here are the best places to get Irish soda bread in Chicago!
Hearts & Flour Bakery Misericordia
6300 N. Ridge Ave.
Chicago, IL 60660
@heartsandflourbakery
Clarke’s Bakery And Deli
455 Northwest Highway
Chicago, IL 60010
Dinkel’s Bakery
3329 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
Roeser’s Bakery
3216 W. North Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
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