St.
Patrick's Day
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Overview:
March 11
2006 South Side Chicago Irish St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Description: See how it’s been done since 1962. Just before
Chicago’s Irish Parade kicks off, don’t miss the green dye ceremony.
Forty pounds of green vegetable dye will be poured into the Chicago
River to commemorate yet another lively St. Patrick Day celebration.
Location: Michigan and Columbus Drive
Time: 10:45 AM
Cost: FREE
March 11
Chicago Saint Patrick's Day Parade 2006
Description: Come join Chicago’s annual tradition of the Chicago St.
Patrick’s Day Parade. The procession steps off from Balboa and
Columbus Street.
Location: Columbus Drive and Balboa
Time: 11AM – 12 PM
Cost: FREE
March 12
Chicago South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade
Description: As one of the most polarized and largest community
celebration of St. Patrick's Day in the United States, this parade
conjures up good old-fashioned Irish fun, festivities and
shenanigans.
Location: 103rd and Western
Time: 12-5pm
Cost: FREE
March 17
Young Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago: Forever Green Party
Description: Teenagers and parents are invited to learn and dance
the Irish jig at this lively event made of shamrocks, limericks, and
shenanigans.
Location:
Navy Pier, 600 E Grand.
Time: 5PM-10PM
Cost: $30 tickets bought in advance & $40 at the door
March 11
St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Music
Description: Step into an Irish Pub tucked away on the north side of
Chicago. Celtic music will play music commemorating St Patrick’s
Day.
Location: Abbey Pub, 3420 W Grace St
Time: 1PM
Cost: $10.00
March 17
Siamsa Nan Gel
Description: Featuring an Old St. Patrick's concert choir, dancers
and Irish instrumentalists at Chicago’s critically acclaimed
Symphony Center.
Location: Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave
Time: 8PM
Cost: $25 to $55
March 17
St. Patrick’s Day Celtic Music
Description: Come celebrate your Irish heritage or at least you’ll
feel Irish for a day when you hear the splendors of many Celtic
performances.
Location: Abbey Pub
Time: 2PM
Cost: $10
March 31
The LaSalle Bank Shamrock Shuffle Expo
Description: It’s the type of Irish fun one would expect with
activities, spirits, kid attractions and live performances.
Location: Navy Pier, 600 E Grand
Time: 10AM-8PM
Cost: Free
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