With March underway, the Chicago area is gearing up for a complete slate of St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
Above is a time-lapse of the Chicago River being dyed green in a minute, kicking off a weekend of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.With March underway, the Chicago area is gearing up for a complete slate of St.
Patrick's Day celebrations, complete with traditional dancing, classic pub dishes and much more.While such festivities typically take place in mid-March, what day does the holiday itself fall on this year?The 26th annual Tinley Park Irish Parade features dozens of floats, performance groups and vehicles, according to the village's website. It begins at 1 p.m. along Oak Park Avenue near 179th Street and marches north to the Subway parking lot located at 17219 S. Oak Park Ave.Anyone want to see the colors transform will likely need to head out the door early. While the river dye typically gets underway away at around 10 a.m., the dyeing process typically takes around 45 minutes to an hour, and the amount of time can depend on conditions.The city's popular St. Patrick's Parade also steps off on March 14.Billed as the West Loop's ultimate St. Patrick's Day destination, Shamrock'n features live entertainment and dancing, beverages and pub fare - plus activities for all ages.The South Side Irish Parade, the largest-community based St. Patrick's Day Parade outside of Dublin, Ireland, takes place on Sunday, March 15.The Northwest Side Irish Parade, billed as a celebration of faith, family and heritage, also begins at noon on Sunday, March 15.Though many events take place in the days leading up to it. Patrick's Day falls on Tuesday, March 17, this year.the Irish cultural event venue in south suburban Oak Forest, opens for the day beginning with lunch, and has several musical performances planned.
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