It’s been nearly two years since Chicagoans have dressed up in all green garb to celebrate the highly anticipated weekend without any COVID-19 mandates set in place. So it’s expected that the city will come out in full force and show its green backside.
On Saturday, March 12, the Chicago River will be dyed green, so that means let the St. Patrick’s Day parties begin in Chicago!
For some Black people, it’s like, should we really care about this Irish holiday? It gives mad party-crashing vibes, as if we’re not supposed to be outside going hard like that.
But a lot a Black people do celebrate the holiday every year. So for those who plan to keep the party going this year, where should we go? Surely, there must be a few places this weekend where we can find people who look like us — beautifully melanated, listening to music that we recognize.
So, The TRiiBE created an alternative, very Black guide to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago this weekend.
Whether you’re sticking to the green theme, or running as far away from it as possible, we’ve compiled a St. Paddy’s Day Weekend guide to suit whatever you have in mind.
For those of you who DON’T plan on dressing in green, here are seven events you can check out. (Scroll down for those of you who DO plan on celebrating the holiday).