Chicago's St. Patrick's Day weekend officially gets started Saturday, March 16 with the dyeing of the Chicago River at 9 a.m. Then the St. Patrick’s Day parade steps off at Noon from East Balbo Drive and South Columbus Drive inside Grant Park.
St. Patrick’s Day festivities continue all day and night throughout the city, including Chicago's Northalsted neighborhood! Get the weekend started Friday night with Sidetrack's GLOW Green Party. (Image via Sidetrack)