Chicago is positively obsessed with St. Patrick’s Day and with the weekend coming up, here are some of many activities surrounding the holiday. Besides the wide assortment of Irish pubs in town there are many activities going on, so pull out your shamrock covered shirts and get ready to drink some green beer.
One of the most popular if not THE most popular events of the day, which is celebrated on Saturday, March 12 this year, is the dyeing of the river. Each year, green dye is placed in the river to start the festivities. At 10:00 am the dyeing begins between Columbus and Wabash. It is quite a sight, but remember, there is no standing on the bridges, so make sure and claim a space along the river walk on either side of the river.
The St. Patrick’s Day parade starts shortly after at noon. The beginning of the parade is at Balbo and Columbus with a viewing stand near Buckingham Fountain. The parade is the largest in Chicago with numerous floats, bands, politicians and bag-pipers.
If you want to stick with the green theme after the dyeing of the river, check out a couple of local restaurants for some good old Irish fare. Corn beef and cabbage can be had at the Mity Nice Grill just three blocks from us. Although it’s known for its German food, the Berghoff will be serving up all sorts of Irish specials as well as music. For something different, try Chen’s up on N. Clark for a twist on eating Irish.
Of course, if you want to join in on the drinking festivities, there are several Irish pubs within walking distance including Dublin’s, Timothy O’Toole’s, The Kerryman, and D4 just to name a few.
Enjoy!
Jeff
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