St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated annually on March 17, is a global celebration of Irish culture that began as a religious feast day to honor St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Cities across the United States go all out for the holiday, with one of the most famous being Chicago, Illinois, where the Chicago River has been dyed bright green since 1962 using an eco-friendly, vegetable-based dye. The process involves two motorboats, one for dumping the powder and the other for stirring the water, and only takes about 45 minutes for the river to turn completely green.
Other cities in the U.S. also partake in the tradition of dyeing their waters green for St. Patrick’s Day. In San Antonio, Texas, the River Walk celebrates with a festive St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Indianapolis, Indiana dyes the downtown Canal Walk green and hosts live music and festivities. Tampa, Florida gives the Hillsborough River a green makeover and hosts the River O’ Green Festival with food and live entertainment.
St. Patrick’s Day has evolved into a day of celebration and festivities that go beyond Ireland, with cities across the United States getting in on the fun by dyeing their waters green and hosting parades and festivals. Whether you choose to partake in city festivities or celebrate in a more low-key manner, St. Patrick’s Day is a time to embrace Irish culture and traditions. How will you be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this year?
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