The annual Shamrock Shuffle takes place at Grant Park, sending thousands of green-clad participants on an 8K run, two-mile walk or one-mile race through the Loop. As usual, anyone who signs up will get a festive shirt and knit hat, a bib number to display, a finisher's medal and a drink ticket to use at the post-race party.
One of the biggest annual celebrations in Chicago is right around the corner—that's right, it's almost St. Patrick's Day. Head to the Loop to see the Chicago Plumbers Union Local 130 dye the river green on March 14. If you're hoping to snag a prime spot, we've got some ideas on where to watch. Keep the festivities going later in the day at the St. Patrick's Day parade or some of the best Irish pubs in Chicago, but be sure to save your strength for the South Side Irish Parade and Northwest Side Irish Parade the following day. Plus, you'll find a shamrock-themed race and other fun holiday events to keep the Irish spirit going for the whole month of March. So get ready to party like a leprechaun with our roundup of the best St. Patrick's Day events in Chicago.
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