This month, everyone's Irish in Chicago, even if you don't want to be. Find great St. Patrick's Day events and non-green ways of celebrating March in Chicago with this list of annual events and festivals. Check back often as the page is continually updated.
- St. Patrick's Day in Chicago - St. Paddy Round-up Including Top Picks and Events
Find our listings of great things to do to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Chicago throughout March.- Spring Flower Shows - Through May
The Lincoln Park Conservatory and the Garfield Park Conservatory spring into full bloom with their annual flower shows.- Poland on the Pier - TBD
Day-long celebration on Navy Pier celebrating Polish Heritage with traditional cultural showcases and food.- Ninth Annual Polar Plunge at North Avenue Beach - TBD
It's for a great cause -- Special Olympics -- but it still makes most of us marvel when our fellow humans jump into a freezing lake. Will you dare to be among them? - Happy Birthday, Chicago - Thursday, March 4, 2010
Guess who's 173 today? Wish your city the happiest. - Chicago International Movies and Music Festival - TBD
We love new annual festivals and have high hopes for this one which will combine Chicago favorites in music and film. This is its second year. - Fashion and Media Extravaganza - TBD
In this see-tomorrow's-stars-today annual event, the students of the Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago showcase their range of media and fashion talents. Held at the Harris Theater. - 18th Annual Mystery and More Book Fair - TBD
Sleuths, arm-chairs sleuths, and wannabe detectives will enjoy this Newberry Library favorite.
- European Union Film Festival - TBD
The Gene Siskel Film Center hosts this popular festival of European films every year. - Chicago Flower & Garden Show - TBD
The Chicago Flower Show will bloom at Navy Pier again this spring. - Climb Chicago - TBD
This is the second year for this American Lung Association fundraiser that gives you the opportunity to climb the steps of Presidential Towers for a good cause. - Body Mind Spirit Expo - TBD
A conference and expo about feeling good and living well. - Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade - Saturday, March 13
Downtown Chicago at its greenest best. Related: St. Patrick's Day Parade Photos | More Great Chicago St. Pat's Events - South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade - On Hiatus
Last year the planning committee of the South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day parade announced that this year's parade would be cancelled. Read more about that decision here. - Pet Expo - TBD
I suppose it's a bit fitting that Arlington Racetrack will host this 17th annual pet expo that favors dogs, cats, birds, and maybe horses. - Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament - TBD
This hometown, amateur classic is one of my favorite sporting events in the city. If you've never been, be sure to check it out this year. The rest of you know what I'm talking about. - World Festival 2009 -TBD
Giant culinary event at the MCA benefits nutritional and diversity educational programs for children. - Chicago International Vintage Poster Fair - TBD
International dealers descend on Chicago with more than 10,000 vintage posters every year for a bounty of visual fun at the Cultural Center. - Earth Hour - TBD
Go green and go without electricity for one hour beginning at 8:30 p.m. - Chicago Bulls - Home Games at United Center - Calendar TBD
Find out when the Chicago Bulls, our NBA team, will be playing at home and learn how to buy tickets. - Chicago Blackhawks - Home Games at United Center - Games TBD
Find out when the Chicago Blackhawks, our NFL team, will be playing at home and learn how to buy tickets.