Chicago is gearing up for a weekend full of St. Patrick's Day parades and citywide celebrations. Here's what you need to know.When is St. Patrick's Day?St. Patrick's Day is on Monday, March 17. The two annual parades are held the weekend before St.

The parade is set to start at East Balbo Drive and South Columbus Drive, near Grant Park and move north on South Columbus Drive past viewing stand in front of the Buckingham Fountain, according to the organizers, and end at South Columbus Drive and East Monroe Street, near Maggie Daley Park.

New Orleans has Mardi Gras. We have St. Paddy's Day! After all, one of the greatest scenes in film history was shot in the middle of the famous parade. Zoom in: Here's a list of St. Paddy's celebrations for foodies,