Take 94 into the loop, exit at Congress Pkwy, Monroe or Washington. Look for parking before you get to Michigan Ave, there will be plenty on your right. Look for parking either at Wells or Wabash. The following are driving directions from various areas in Chicagoland:Įnter downtown Chicago via I-94, you can exit and go east at Washington, Monroe or Congress Pkwy. For specific bus route information contact the CTA for best instructions to downtown Chicago. If you are coming in on Metra, exit Union Station and walk 7 blocks east to Columbus Drive. If you are on the 'Brown', 'Green' or 'Orange' lines then exit at any of the stops along Wabash and walk east to Columbus Drive. If you are on the 'Blue' or 'Red' line, please exit train at any of the loop stops and walk east to Columbus Drive. The following are directions to the parade using various public transport methods: We strongly recommend that you come downtown early and if possible take public transportation. Public Transportation Highly Recommended! The parade units will proceed north on Columbus Drive and the viewing stand will be located in front of Buckingham Fountain. Patrick's Day Parade would like to personally invite all of Chicago to join us on Parade Day, Saturday, March 11, 2023! Slainte!!! Parade Route Jim Coyne, Business Manager of Plumbers Local 130 UA & the General Chairman of the St. The Parade will be broadcast LIVE this year by ABC-Channel 7! Our Downtown Chicago Parade begins at 12:30 noon, Saturday March 11, 2023. The next Parade will be on, Saturday March 11, 2023. Patrick's Day does not fall on a Saturday, the Parade is held the Saturday before.

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