ChicagoSt. Patrick’s Day ParadeRegister 
The 72nd annual Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The annual river dyeing.
The downtown parade. A Chicago tradition.
Rev. L. Scott Donahue is President & CEO of Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, a therapeutic home for young people who’ve experienced abuse, neglect, abandonment, and emotional trauma. Rev. Donahue has been caring for the children at Mercy Home since joining its Board of Regents in 1990, later serving as assistant to its president.
Devon C. Bruce is a Chicago attorney, civic leader, and advocate for Irish-American friendship. As President of the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago during its 125th anniversary year, he helps carry forward its tradition of fellowship and charitable service.
This year’s Parade theme: Heritage, Home and Hope embodies the values, history and foundation of the annual Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade now in its 72nd year. The Heritage aspect of the Parade theme is interwoven within cherished Irish traditions and family roots dating back to when Irish immigrants came to the Chicago area in the 1800s.
Start along the Chicago River. Then join the floats, marching bands, and parade groups celebrating Chicago’s Irish heritage.
Plumbers Local 130 carries forward Chicago’s river-dyeing tradition. Each year, the green river marks the start of parade day along Wacker Drive.
River photographs
Parade floats, marching bands, and community groups come together in downtown Chicago for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Be part of the paradePlumbers Local 130 volunteers
Plumbers Local 130 volunteers and the Parade Committee give their time each year to organize the parade, support its participants, and carry on Chicago’s Irish traditions.
See the people behind the day
