Raw States
Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade and River Dyeing
Chicago, IL · Holiday
- When
- March 13, 2027
- Where
- Columbus Drive · Chicago · IL
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
A downtown parade along Columbus Drive paired with the dyeing of the Chicago River bright green by plumbers union Local 130, a tradition since 1962. The parade is always held on a Saturday, on or before March 17. The 2027 date above is approximate, based on that pattern.
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