CHICAGO – City of Chicago officials welcome back the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle on Sunday, March 23 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Grant Park officially kicking off the running season in Chicago. The race returns as part of the City’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and will kick-off with a 1-mile run on Saturday, March 22 in Grant Park.

On Sunday, March 23, the larger 8K run begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by the 2-Mile Walk at 9:30 a.m., which will take participants through the heart of downtown. Following the race runners can enjoy live music at the Post-Race Party in Grant Park. For more information about the event, visit shamrockshuffle.com

Please be advised on the following street closures throughout the weekend:

Monday, March 17 at 6 a.m. (anticipated opening, Wednesday, March 26 at 3 p.m.)

·         Balbo Dr. from Columbus Dr. to DuSable Lake Shore Drive.

Saturday, March 22 at 6 a.m. (anticipated opening, Sunday, March 23)

·        Columbus Dr. from Ida B. Wells Dr. to Roosevelt Rd.(opens at 2 p.m.)

·         Columbus Dr. from Monroe St. to Ida B. Wells Dr.(opens at 1 p.m.)

·         Balbo Drive from Michigan Ave. to Columbus Dr. (opens at 2 p.m.)

·         Jackson Blvd from Michigan Ave. to DuSable Laker Shore Drive. (opens at 1 p.m.)

·         Ida B. Wells Drive from Congress Plaza to Columbus Dr.  (opens at 1 p.m.)

Sunday, March 23 at 2 a.m. (anticipated opening, Sunday, March 23)

·        Congress Plaza at Michigan Ave. from Van Buren St. to Harrison St. (opens at 1 p.m.)

·         Monroe St. from Michigan Ave. to DuSable Lake Shore Drive (reopens at 11 a.m.)

·         Columbus Dr. from Randolph St. to Monroe St. (reopens at 11 a.m.)

Sunday, March 23, between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. (anticipated opening, Sunday, March 23)

·         Ida B. Wells from Michigan Ave. to Congress Plaza (closes at 6 a.m., opens at 1 p.m.)

·         Columbus Dr. from McFetridge Dr. to Roosevelt Rd. (closes at 7 a.m., opens at noon)

Sunday, March 23, between 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Streets will open as runners pass through the area:

·         Columbus Dr. from Roosevelt Rd. to Grand Ave.

·         Grand Ave. from Columbus Dr. to State St.

·         State St. from Grand Ave. to Wacker Dr.

·         Wacker Drive from State St. to Washington Blvd.

·         Washington Blvd. from Wacker Dr. to State St.

·         State St. from Washington Blvd. to Jackson Blvd.

·         Jackson Blvd. from State St. to Franklin St.

·         Franklin St. from Jackson Blvd. to Harrison St.

·         Harrison St. from Franklin St. to Michigan Ave.

·         Michigan Ave. from Harrison St. to Roosevelt Rd.

·         Roosevelt Rd. from Michigan Ave. to Columbus Dr.

No parking will be allowed along the racecourse starting at 1a.m. on Sunday, March 23. Vehicles that are not removed from the street by that time will be ticketed and towed. For inquiries about towed vehicles, call 312.744.4444.

There will be rolling street closures within Grant Park that began on Monday, March 17 will continue through Monday, March 24. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Ida B. Wells Drive and N. Michigan Ave. will remain open. There will be limited vehicle access through Grant Park for the duration of the event, from 6 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, to approximately 3 p.m., on Sunday, March 24. For complete details on St. closures and the course visit Street Closures in Grant Park and Race Course

Grant Park and Lakefront Poles Markers/Location Identifiers: For public safety on the lakefront, residents and visitors are reminded to be aware of the numbers attached to the light poles throughout the Grant Park area and along the lakefront. The green signs with white letters and numbers are also located from 5700 N. DuSable Lake Shore Drive to 6600 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, and on the lakefront from Oak St. to Fullerton and Montrose to Foster Ave. to help residents reference their location within the park to friends, family and first responders if there is an emergency and you call 9-1-1.

Motorists in the area along the race route should be prepared for heavy increased traffic and reroutes. Street closures will be in effect to ensure public safety. Traffic Control Aides (TCAs) will be on hand at events citywide to direct flow and traffic impacts. Public transportation is encouraged. For more information on CTA services and reroutes, visit transitchicago.com or call 312-836-7000 from any area code/1-888-YOUR-CTA.

Report Suspicious Activity:  If You See Something Say Something. The City reminds the public to be aware of their surroundings and to report suspicious activity. If you notice something suspicious, notify onsite security or call 9-1-1. If You See Something, Say Something™ is a national anti-terrorism public awareness campaign that emphasizes the importance of reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement authorities.

Chicago OEMC App

Residents and visitors are encouraged to download the Chicago OEMC App as a public safety tool providing public safety information, preparedness tips, emergency alerts, parade day weather information and more in the palm of your hand. The app is now available through the Apple App and Google Play stores or visit the website Chicago.gov/OEMC .

Weather

OEMC and race officials will be monitoring the weather conditions with the National Weather Service in Chicago and advise participants to be prepared and check the weather before heading out and to follow instructions and heed all warnings from public safety officials. For the most up-to-date weather information, please tune into local media or download the Chicago OEMC App to get the latest forecast, radar and other information.

The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) will monitor events in collaboration with public safety partners. OEMC will issue any alerts and notifications needed to keep residents and attendees up to date on weather conditions and emergencies.  Sign up for NotifyChicago alerts at NotifyChicago.org. OEMC also issues TEXT alerts for lakefront notices, issues affecting businesses or COVID-19 updates:

·         CHILAKE: For lakefront notices, TEXT “CHILAKE” to 7-8-0-1-5

·         CHIBIZ: For alerts affecting businesses, TEXT “CHIBIZ” to 6-7-2-8-3

·         COVID: Get COVID-19 updates by TEXTING “COVID19” to 6-7-2-8-3

For additional information on emergency preparedness information, visit the OEMC website at Chicago.gov/OEMC. Follow the Office of Emergency Management and Communications on Facebook (@coemc), Twitter (@ChicagoOEMC), Instagram (chicago_oemc_911), YouTube (@oemcchicago8582), Bluesky (@chicagooemc.bsky.social) and Threads @chicago_oemc_911.