IPH'S St. Patrick's Day ON THE RIVERWALK: River Dyeing, Green Beer
Schedule
Sat Mar 14 2026 at 09:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk) | Chicago, IL
About this Event
The time on your ticket (ex. 9am-12pm) is your entry window. Once inside, you’re welcome to stay as long as you’d like, until the event ends.
Get down to the Chicago Riverwalk for a front row seat to one of the city’s most iconic traditions – the Chicago River Dyeing!
Your ticket grants you exclusive riverwalk access so that you can witness the magical moment when the Chicago River is dyed green (at 10am) creating a stunning spectacle for the rest of the day. Enjoy amazing views of the vibrant river while jamming out to the live DJ with a drink in hand! Oh and don't forget about your included shot of whiskey!
This isn’t just another event – it’s your chance to experience St. Patrick’s Day like never before! Bottoms up!
What’s Included:
- Exclusive access to the Chicago Riverwalk. (Please note your ticket only grants access to Island Party Hut as the walkways will not be open)
- Perfect views of the Chicago River Dyeing at 10am and vibrant GREEN River all day long
- A shot of whiskey to help you kick start the party!
- Multiple fully stocked bars serving up your favorite drinks including GREEN BEER (while supplies last). Please note bar service will begin at 10am!*
- Live DJ spinning the best party jams
- Photo ops with the perfect backdrop
- And plenty more to make your day unforgettable!
Grab your tickets now before they sell out, and get ready to paint the town green!
*The venue will open to ticketholders at 9am to serve food and non-alcoholic drinks. At 10am, the bar will open for full service.
FREE TICKETS/RAISE MONEY FOR YOUR CAUSE: See below for more info.
FREE STUFF: Get Freebies* including: $5 in FREE food from DoorDash, $30 from Rakuten, $10 in FREE food from Ritual, 25% off + free shipping from Blue Apron and more! Click HERE for more info. *All offers valid for first time users only and subject to change without notice.
REASONS TO BUY EARLY: In addition to getting tickets at a lower price, those who purchase early will also receive free tickets and/or deeply discounted tickets to future events.
PHOTO CONTEST: Enter to win by tagging us on Instagram or Facebook (@RiverNorthFests)! Our panel of judges will go through the pictures and winners will be contacted afterward! Prizes include tickets to tasting festivals, cocktail cruises on Lake Michigan and more!
RAIN OR SHINE WE PARTY: In the event of inclement weather, Island Party Hut management may move the experience to the covered portion of the venue. Either way, the party will go on!
PLEASE NOTE REGARDING BAGS: Only small purses allowed. All bags are subjects to search. NO backpacks permitted
GREEN RIVER: Please note the Chicago River is scheduled to be dyed green around 10am on Saturday, March 14th. The river maintains its vibrant green color for several days. Also, the Chicago River dyeing is put on by the City of Chicago. If it is cancelled or changed, the event will still go on! Guests will not receive refunds.
TIMED ENTRY: Please note the time slot of your ticket when purchasing. For the safety and comfort of all guests, we will only be admitting guests during their designated time slot.
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND QUESTIONS: Please email [email protected] for all ticket related questions. Please do NOT call the venue as they will direct you to email us.
SPONSORSHIP & VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES: For questions, sponsorship/vendor opportunities, and press inquiries, please fill out the form HERE.
FREE TICKETS/RAISE MONEY FOR YOUR CAUSE:
- Fundraising Opportunity: Are you trying to raise money for a certain cause? Email [email protected] for more info!
- Celebrate your birthday at the fest and your ticket is free! Email [email protected] for more info (conditions apply).
- Want to earn a free ticket and some cash for spreading the word? Email [email protected] for more info!
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WORK WITH US: Interested in meeting new people while having fun running the best events in Chicago? Email [email protected].
Rules, Regulations, & Disclaimers
All guests must be 21+ with a valid government issued ID that will be checked by security prior to entrance. Enjoy responsibly. We reserve the right to curtail service to anyone if intoxicated. Please be aware that this event will comply with the Illinois Liquor Control Act 235 ILCS 5/6-16(a) A valid ticket with scannable QR code is required by all guests to enter event. There is no guest list. Each ticket must be scanned. Security reserves the right to inspect all bags and persons. Absolutely no outside food or beverage may be brought into the event. Guests who are deemed intoxicated (or otherwise unfit), will be denied entry and no refunds will be given. We want all guests to enjoy themselves, but our number one priority is the safety of all guests. Any ticketing/technical issues will be handled by Eventbrite.com. Please contact them directly at https://www.eventbrite.com/contact-us/. Sorry – no refunds or price adjustments. The Eventbrite system does not allow us to restrict people who are underage from buying tickets. If you are not 21 and purchase a ticket, you will not be allowed into the event. For further Terms and Conditions of this event and ticket purchase please see “Ticket Purchase and Event Terms and Conditions” in checkout before purchasing these tickets; which shall also be binding and shall be incorporated by reference as though fully stated herein.
Where is it happening?
Island Party Hut (between Lake Shore Drive and Columbus on the Riverwalk), 355 Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 9.99 to USD 28.01
