The Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade is an annual parade held in Chicago, Illinois, on the Saturday earlier than St. Patrick’s Day. The parade is among the largest in the USA, and it attracts over 2 million individuals annually.
The parade was first held in 1956, and it has been held yearly since then. The parade is organized by the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, which is a non-profit group. The parade is funded by donations from people and companies.