Monday, March 9, 2026 4:30PM
CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago’s iconic St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are taking place this weekend.
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Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130 will dye the Chicago River green at 10 a.m. Saturday.
The 71st annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will run along Columbus Drive between Monroe Street and Balbo Drive.
ABC7 Chicago will broadcast the parade live, with special coverage hosted by Rob Hughes and Stephanie Wade from noon to 2 p.m.
The 2026 theme “Faith, Peace, & Unity” is inspired by Pope Leo XIV.
The parade grand marshal is Father Tom McCarthy, who is also part of the Augustinian Order, and met with Pope Leo in the fall.
Claire Cahill was crowned as the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade queen.
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