71st Annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade
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- The 71st annual Chicago Saint Patrick's Day Parade commenced at 12:15 p.m. on March 14, 2026, along Columbus Drive, featuring the theme "Faith, Peace, & Unity" inspired by Chicago native Pope Leo XIV. The event prompted street closures and an increased police presence throughout the city.
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The Chicago Police Department will have an increased presence at all St. Patrick's Day events across the city on Saturday.
Streets within the boundary of Monroe Street between Michigan Avenue and DuSable Lake Shore Drive will be closed.
Street closures for the parade will begin as as early as 8:00 a.m. including Columbus Drive from Roosevelt Road to Wacker Drive.
The 2026 theme "Faith, Peace, & Unity" is said to be inspired by Chicago native, Pope Leo XIV.
The parade will run along Columbus Drive between Monroe Street and Balbo Drive.
The 71st annual Chicago Saint Patrick's Day Parade is set to kick off at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 14, 2026.
Incident reported at S Columbus Dr & E Balbo Dr.
The Chicago Police Department will have an increased presence at all St. Patrick's Day events across the city on Saturday.
Streets within the boundary of Monroe Street between Michigan Avenue and DuSable Lake Shore Drive will be closed.
Street closures for the parade will begin as as early as 8:00 a.m. including Columbus Drive from Roosevelt Road to Wacker Drive.
The 2026 theme "Faith, Peace, & Unity" is said to be inspired by Chicago native, Pope Leo XIV.
The parade will run along Columbus Drive between Monroe Street and Balbo Drive.
The 71st annual Chicago Saint Patrick's Day Parade is set to kick off at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 14, 2026.
Incident reported at S Columbus Dr & E Balbo Dr.
The Chicago Police Department will have an increased presence at all St. Patrick's Day events across the city on Saturday.
Streets within the boundary of Monroe Street between Michigan Avenue and DuSable Lake Shore Drive will be closed.
Street closures for the parade will begin as as early as 8:00 a.m. including Columbus Drive from Roosevelt Road to Wacker Drive.
The 2026 theme "Faith, Peace, & Unity" is said to be inspired by Chicago native, Pope Leo XIV.
The parade will run along Columbus Drive between Monroe Street and Balbo Drive.
The 71st annual Chicago Saint Patrick's Day Parade is set to kick off at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 14, 2026.
Incident reported at S Columbus Dr & E Balbo Dr.
The Chicago Police Department will have an increased presence at all St. Patrick's Day events across the city on Saturday.
Streets within the boundary of Monroe Street between Michigan Avenue and DuSable Lake Shore Drive will be closed.
Street closures for the parade will begin as as early as 8:00 a.m. including Columbus Drive from Roosevelt Road to Wacker Drive.
The 2026 theme "Faith, Peace, & Unity" is said to be inspired by Chicago native, Pope Leo XIV.
The parade will run along Columbus Drive between Monroe Street and Balbo Drive.
The 71st annual Chicago Saint Patrick's Day Parade is set to kick off at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 14, 2026.
Incident reported at S Columbus Dr & E Balbo Dr.
The Chicago Police Department will have an increased presence at all St. Patrick's Day events across the city on Saturday.
Streets within the boundary of Monroe Street between Michigan Avenue and DuSable Lake Shore Drive will be closed.
Street closures for the parade will begin as as early as 8:00 a.m. including Columbus Drive from Roosevelt Road to Wacker Drive.
The 2026 theme "Faith, Peace, & Unity" is said to be inspired by Chicago native, Pope Leo XIV.
The parade will run along Columbus Drive between Monroe Street and Balbo Drive.
The 71st annual Chicago Saint Patrick's Day Parade is set to kick off at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 14, 2026.
Incident reported at S Columbus Dr & E Balbo Dr.
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I don’t know how the police just let all them drunk ppl mess up downtown
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I don’t know how the police just let all them drunk ppl mess up downtown
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