Chicago delays St. Patrick’s Day Parade, river dyeing over coronavirus concerns
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Chicago delays St. Patrick’s Day Parade, river dyeing over coronavirus concerns

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced today that Chicago’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will be delayed to prevent further spread of the coronavirus. The decision was made following guidance from public health experts, including the CDC. The St. Patrick’s Day parades and associated activities “present very unique circumstances for Chicago,” the mayor…

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Greening of the East Race Return This Saturday

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Greening of the East Race Return This Saturday

Bagpipes, a sea of green and probably a Leprachaun or two will be in full force in South Bend this Saturday as the city’s 17th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade gets underway. The festivities begin when Mayor Pete Buttigieg marks the occasion on Friday morning at 11:30 am with a temporary renaming of Jefferson Boulevard…