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St. Patricks Day issue Chicago Weekly
You will see many small decorations around Chicago residents homes durning the hoilday.
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Getting ready for the day Chicago Weekly
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Parade Day
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The Chicago St. Patrick’s day parade starts on Balbo and Columbus towards the river. It’s full of floats, dancers, beads, candy and of course Bagpipes. People come dressed in all green from all over to watch this two hour parade. After its done many people head over to the bright green river.
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A big tradition since 1962 the Saturday before St. Patrick’s day is the dying of the river.
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The bright green color is really orange dye but turns green when it hits water and it’s eco-friendly!
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Four leaf clovers are seen everywhere.
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Many 21+ Chicago residents go bar hopping to many different Irish bars to finish the day. Chicago Weekly