The 2025 Grand Marshal of the Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade is Mark McManus, general president of United Association. The St. Patrick's Day Parade Queen is Cara Walsh. St. Patrick's Day Parade. The main parade will be held Saturday, March 15 at 12:15 but entry to the parade begins at 11 a.m., according to the official parade website. Entry is only permitted at Sponsored by Plumbers Local 130 UA Carrying the torch of a 6 decade tradition, the members of Plumbers Local 130 in Chicago dye the river green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Local 130 is proud to be the Title Sponsor of this great tradition which includes the selection of the St. Patricks Day Parade Queen by the members of Local 130. Hi, I'm Grace O'Connor, Chicago Saint Patrick's Day Parade Queen. If you're a young woman of Irish ancestry between the ages of 18 and 29, visit Chicago Saint Patrick's Day Parade. org for a chance to be crowned the 2025 queen. Applications close January 6th so apply today. The reigning St. Patrick's Day Parade Queen, Grace O'Connor is joining ABC7 Thursday to talk about what the duties of being a queen of the parade are and how the contest for a new queen works. Chicago crowns 2025 St. Patrick's Day queen Cara Walsh was crowned this year’s queen during a contest Sunday afternoon at the Local 130 Plumbers Hall. ©2025 CBS Broadcasting Inc. The Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local \Union 130 oversees the green dyeing of the Chicago River for St. Patrick's Day. The St. Patrick's Day parade queen title comes with some responsibilities too. The Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local \Union 130 oversees the green dyeing of the Chicago River for St. Patrick's Day. The St. Patrick's Day parade queen title comes with some responsibilities too. Dairy Queen offers St. Patrick's Day-inspired Blizzard in select markets including St. Louis, Boston, New York City and Chicago. Download USA TODAY's app to get to the heart of news St Chicago crowns 2025 St. Patrick's Day queen. Posted: January 13, 2025 | Last updated: March 7, 2025. Cara Walsh was crowned this year’s queen during a contest Sunday afternoon at the Local 130 Cara Walsh was crowned this year’s queen during a contest Sunday afternoon at the Local 130 Plumbers Hall. ----- Dairy Queen offers St. Patrick's Day-inspired Blizzard in select markets including St. Louis, Boston, New York City and Chicago. Download USA TODAY's app to get to the heart of news St Saturday, March 15, 2025 The annual Chicago River dyeing is one of the most unique St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the world. Typically held the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day (the same day as the downtown parade), this bucket-list event is a beloved tradition that dates back over half a century. A River North staple for lunch, happy hour, nightlife & gaming takes FUN to a whole new level this St. Patrick's Day in Chicago. Enjoy a spacious and high-energy event (steps from the river) with a morning drink and buffet kickoff package at Highline. Saturday, March 15th * Doors Open at 8am The reigning St. Patrick's Day Parade Queen Grace O'Connor joined ABC7 last month to talk about what the duties of being a queen of the parade are and how the contest for a new queen works. Cara Walsh was crowned the queen of Chicago's St. Patrick's Day Parade, an event judged by community notables. She will participate in cultural events leading up to the parade. Sun, January 12, 2025 at 11:46 PM UTC The Chicago Saint Patrick's Day Parade will be celebrating its 70th anniversary when it steps off Saturday, March 15. Advertisement Streaming now at Walsh was selected as the new Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade queen on Sunday.Full story: West Loop and Fulton Market. Bandit; Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Bandit on Two, the second floor of Bandit, on Saturday, March 15, 2025. From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., ticket holders can enjoy a private event featuring a standard open bar with mimosas and well cocktails, passed bar bites, and festive green décor and swag. Chicago crowns 2025 St. Patrick's Day queen 01:10. CHICAGO (CBS) -- The new leader of Chicago's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade was crowned Sunday. Cara Walsh was crowned this year's queen during
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