{"id":19731,"date":"2026-03-10T08:45:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T12:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freehandhotels.com\/magazine\/?p=19731"},"modified":"2026-03-10T08:45:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T12:45:27","slug":"you-wont-believe-what-chicago-does-for-st-patricks-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freehandhotels.com\/magazine\/2026\/03\/10\/you-wont-believe-what-chicago-does-for-st-patricks-day\/","title":{"rendered":"You Won\u2019t Believe What Chicago Does for St. Patrick\u2019s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:20%;--awb-padding-left:20%;--awb-padding-right-small:0px;--awb-padding-left-small:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:3120px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:50px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-left:50px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>If you\u2019re looking for a St. Patrick\u2019s Day celebration that\u2019s bigger, brighter, and greener than anywhere else in the U.S., look no further than Chicago. Every March 17th, the Windy City transforms into a sea of emerald pride, Irish music, and nonstop celebration. Here\u2019s why you should absolutely experience it at least once in your lifetime.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Carrois Gothic';font-size: 32px\">1. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 30px;font-family: 'Carrois Gothic';font-weight: 400\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Carrois Gothic\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"400\">The Chicago River Turns Bright Green<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Chicago doesn\u2019t just decorate for St. Patrick\u2019s Day, it transforms.<\/p>\n<p>Each year, the <b>Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local 130 UA<\/b> carry out one of the city\u2019s most iconic traditions, dyeing the Chicago River a vivid emerald green. The tradition dates back to 1962 and has since become a world-famous spectacle.<\/p>\n<p>For a few hours, the river glows against the skyline in a shade of green that looks almost unreal (and yes, the dye is environmentally safe). In person, it\u2019s next level. Brighter, bolder, and way more dramatic than it looks on your feed.<\/p>\n<p><b>Pro tip: <\/b>Arrive early and grab a spot along the bridges or Riverwalk. The best views don\u2019t stay open for long.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Carrois Gothic';font-size: 32px\">2. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 30px;font-family: 'Carrois Gothic';font-weight: 400\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Carrois Gothic\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"400\">The Chicago St. Patrick\u2019s Day Parade<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Chicago St. Patrick&#8217;s Day Parade is one of the largest celebrations of its kind in the country, and it feels like the entire city shows up for it. <b>Columbus Drive<\/b> fills with marching bands, Irish dancers, bagpipes, decorated floats, and crowds dressed head to toe in green.<\/p>\n<p>From long standing Irish heritage groups to local organizations and community leaders, the parade blends tradition with pure celebration. It is high energy, proudly cultural, and impossible not to get swept up in.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you only plan to watch for a few minutes, you will likely end up staying for much longer.<\/p>\n<h3>3. <span style=\"font-family: 'Carrois Gothic';font-size: 27px;font-weight: 400\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Carrois Gothic\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"400\">Legendary Irish Pubs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Chicago\u2019s Irish heritage runs deep, and you feel it most inside its pubs on St. Patrick\u2019s Day. The city does not treat this like a casual holiday. It is an all day celebration.<\/p>\n<p>A few spots worth adding to your list:<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekerrymanchicago.com\/\">The Kerryman<\/a> <\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chiefoneillspub.com\/\">Chief O&#8217;Neill&#8217;s Pub &amp; Restaurant<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fadoirishpub.com\/chicago\">Fado Irish Pub<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Expect live Irish music, classic comfort dishes, properly poured Guinness, and a crowd that is fully committed to the occasion. Doors open early, the energy builds quickly, and by afternoon the atmosphere feels more like a festival than a typical pub night.<\/p>\n<h3>4. <span style=\"font-family: 'Carrois Gothic';font-size: 30px;font-weight: 400\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Carrois Gothic\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"400\">Live Irish Music &amp; Culture<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>St. Patrick\u2019s Day in Chicago is more than a party. It is a celebration of heritage woven into the entire city.<\/p>\n<p>You will hear traditional Irish music in the streets, see step dancers perform, and catch the sound of bagpipes carrying through downtown. Neighborhoods like Bridgeport and Beverly are especially known for their strong Irish American roots, adding even more depth to the celebration<\/p>\n<h3>5. <span style=\"font-family: 'Carrois Gothic';font-size: 27px;font-weight: 400\" data-fusion-font=\"true\" data-fusion-google-font=\"Carrois Gothic\" data-fusion-google-variant=\"400\">The Skyline Makes It Even More Magical<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s something extra special about watching the bright green river contrast against Chicago\u2019s iconic skyline. 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