Ina Mae Tavern. 1415 N Wood St, Chicago, IL 60622. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day NOLA-style with festive drink offerings and live music! Get a head start on your celebrations by stopping in on Saturday, March 11th as Ina Mae will be opening their doors at 11 AM, with live music happening between 12-3 PM. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Chicago with lively parades, green-dyed river views, and unforgettable Irish pub experiences. Discover the best St. Patrick's Day events in Chicago for 2025! Experiences on this collection Experience Chicago's most anticipated St. Patrick's Day celebration at The VIG Old Town. Opening at 8 AM in the heart of historic Old Town, we're transforming our sophisticated venue into Chicago's most refined Irish celebration. Skip the tourist traps and secure your spot at Old Town's most exclusive St. Patrick's Day party. RIVER DANCING AT REBAR. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style in Rebar! On Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 8:00am – 3:00pm Rebar, Chicago’s sophisticated lounge bar located on the mezzanine level of Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago, invites guests to enjoy a front-row view to watch the waves of the Chicago River turn green while being treated to an incredible DJ and special Don a green outfit and enjoy an evening of mini golf, drink specials including green beer and live DJs at this St. Patrick’s Day party. Tickets start at $10 and include mini golf. Learn more and buy tickets here. St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl: Irish Booze Cruise. 7 p.m. Monday, March 17. Clover, 722 W. Grand Ave. The bar opens early for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations so you’ll get to savor a whole day of Irish food and Guinness pints. Industry Ales : This brewpub in the heart of the Loop will be hosting a parade day party with live music, a limited-edition food menu, and festive drink specials. The bar has provided a casual, party atmosphere since 1961, especially with its famous Christmas and St. Patrick's Day decorations. The vibe is young, loud, and ready to have fun until the early A look at Chief O'Neill's menu for St. Patrick's Day this weekend. Chief O'Neill's Pub Restaurant Beer Garden in Chicago is gearing up to host one heck of a St. Patrick's Day party. Trump Hotel Chicago - St. Patrick’s Day River Dying Party From 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., revel in green bliss in the Trump Hotel’s Grand Ballroom as they enjoy an Irish-inspired brunch buffet, a premium open bar complete with spirits, wine, beer, Irish-inspired cocktails, music from the Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band with a special appearance by Get ready for the most legendary St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Chicago—Lizzie McNeill’s is taking the party to the next level in 2025! As always, we’ll take over the street with our iconic tent along the Chicago River for a non-ticketed celebration, but this year, we’re adding an exciting new twist to kick off the day in style. St. Patrick’s Day River Dyeing Party at LH on 21&22 – Great location! Charm’d Bar – Kids allowed during the day. It runs all month long. Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro St Paddy’s Weekend – they have events going on all weekend. RPM Seafood St. Patrick’s Day River Dyeing Party; Lizzie McNeill’s Irish Pub Indoor Morning Party From New Year’s Eve to July 4 th, Chicago regularly turns into a block party. From private parties at rooftop bars to street parades that snake through the city, there are dozens of ways to join the seasonal calendar of festivities. But there’s something about St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago that 3471 N. Elston Ave. / Website Date: Tuesday, March 4 to Monday, March 17 Iconic Irish pub Chief O'Neill's will host its annual St. Patrick's Day festival, with comedy nights, bottomless brunches Tickets On Sale, January 31st, 2025 This year, we’re raising the bar with a perfect blend of classic traditions and exciting new surprises to make this the most unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day celebration in Chicago yet. Alongside our signature Chi-Irish festivities, we’re proud to introduce a brand-new LGBTQ+ edition, creating an inclusive Get ready to experience the best bars that Chicago has to offer—all in one epic 2-day St. Patrick's Day bar crawl! Go around for beer, drink specials, and a full weekend of St. Paddy's fun in Chicago showcasing the best hotspots in town with your special wristband that allows for cover-free entrance to all the locations featured and many more Chief O’Neill’s Pub & Restaurant . The Irish pub celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a packed schedule of festivities including live Irish music and dance performances Friday through Monday On Saturday, March 15, St. Patrick’s Day party-goers looking to ditch the downtown chaos can head to aliveOne in Lincoln Park to celebrate with a laid back vibe. The bar will open early at 1 p.m. on parade day and festive specials will include $6 green beer along with a DJ beginning at 8:30 p.m. Share this event: St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl in River North on March 17th Save this event: St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl in River North on March 17th Akilia Saturday Day Party Saturday at 2:00 PM + 6 more 🍀 CHICAGO ST. PATRICK’S DAY 2025 BAR CRAWL 🍀. Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day 2025 at Chicago’s Biggest and Hottest Bar Crawl! 🍺 Experience the ultimate Irish celebration with exclusive access to 4+ venues on Saturday, March 15th, 2025! Yah Boston is probably king when it comes to Irish-Americans actually living in America (as Pat's Southie Irish Parade blog depicted), but Chicago holds the crown for the best party. Growing up I didn't think it was possible to come close to touching the debauchery that takes place in Boston every March during St. Patrick's Day weekend.
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