St. Patrick's Day 2018: Parades, Other Events Around Chicago Area

Although St. Patrick's Day lasts — like the name says — for technically a day, communities around Chicago and northeastern Illinois have found ways to unofficially extended the holiday for a good portion of March. Festivities started with the Oak Forest Fleadh and Manhattan Irish Fest and continued with parades in Lemont, Naperville and on Chicago's South Side. Now, all the fun winds down this weekend, with some parades and festivals set for Sunday.

Patch rounds up what's happening around the area before it's time to think of the spring's other holidays, like Opening Day for the Cubs and White Sox. Here's a look at some of the upcoming St. Patrick's Day celebrations:

Chicago

• When To See Chicago Neighborhood Parades, River Dyeing: Check out this year's events that make the city one of the best places in the country to celebrate the holiday.
• St. Patrick's Day Restaurant and Bar Specials: Before, during or after you get Irish on Saturday, here is a list of ways to soak up any poor life choices made in the Chicago area.

• St. Patrick's Day Events On Chicago's North Side: Let the countdown begin! There are plenty of events on the city's North Side to bring out the 'Chi-rish' spirit in all.
• More Of Chicago River Will Be Green This Year: Spectators will be able to view the city's holiday tradition for an extra block Saturday.

Surrounding Communities

• McHENRY: Fox River Dyed Green, Parades, Fireworks and Other Events
• NORTH SHORE: St. Patrick's Day Events And Specials
• PLAINFIELD: St. Patrick's Day Beer Tasting At Wine & Cheese By TCC
• TINLEY PARK: When And Where To Enjoy The Tinley Park Irish Parade
• WHEATON: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day At Kid-Friendly Cantigny Park Event
• YORKVILLE: Yorkville St. Patrick's Day 2018 Guide

On The Roads

• Oak Lawn Cops Plan St. Patrick's DUI Crackdown
• Plan Before St. Patricks Day Parties: Plainfeld PD
• Hinsdale Police Conduct Special Patrols For St. Patrick's Day
• Will County Beefs Up St. Patrick's Day DUI Patrols

Oak Forest Fleadh

• Parade Rewind: Watch a video replay of the 2018 Oak Forest Fleadh parade.
• Fleadh Photos: Scroll through our photo gallery from this year's Oak Forest Fleadh and find a friend, family member or yourself.

Manhattan Irish Fest

Watch Parade With Parade First-Timers: Relive the 2018 procession and find out why one dad was bringing his son to the parade for the first time.

Naperville 25th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

The Day In Images: Watch the video and see photos of the city's phenomenal St. Patrick's Day Parade.

South Side Irish Parade 2018

• Pols, Parishes and Pipes: Were you at the parade? Photo Highlights of the 2018 South Side Irish Parade.
• So Nice, You'll Watch It Twice: Check out a replay of the South Side Irish Parade as it marched down Western Avenue on a beautiful day in Beverly.

South Side Irish Parade in 2018 (Photo by Lorraine Swanson | Patch)