St. Patrick's Day Parade & Dyeing Chicago River Green
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Parade: Columbus Drive (Balbo to Monroe)
Dyeing of River: River Walk (Michigan Ave to Columbus Drive)

Chicago, IL
Everyone's Irish during one of Chicago's great traditions! Start the day with the dyeing green of the Chicago River at 10:00am. Best viewing is from the Michigan Avenue bridge east to the Columbus Drive bridge. Grab a spot early on one of the bridges or along the river walk.

A family friendly parade kicks-off at 12:15pm along Columbus Drive. The parade starts at Balbo and heads north to Monroe. Be sure to wear your green! FREE. March 15, Columbus Drive (parade, 12:15pm) and the Chicago River (dyeing of the river, 10:00am).