How Do You Attend The Largest St?
The largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the United States is held in Chicago. It started more than 50 years ago and more than two million people watch it. A parade queen is announced every year about one month prior to the event. Follow these steps to attend the parade. Read all about the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day parade by going to its website. It starts on Balbo and Columbus and runs north on Columbus Drive. Know that Chicago always holds its St. Patrick’s Day parade on the Saturday before the actual holiday. That way families can come without having to take the kids out of school for the day. Get there early to watch the dyeing of the Chicago River. The river is usually dyed green at 10:45 a.m., with the parade following at noon. The best place to watch the dyeing is from the upper level bridges at Columbus Drive or Michigan Avenue. Take public transportation. The blue, red, brown, green and orange lines will all get you there. Check the Chicago Transit Authority website for schedul
