Chicago - Turning the River Green for St.Patrick’s Day

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March 16th 2022
With so many people and the closure by the police of bridges Mike was having problems getting a good signal spot, we saw the boats arrive and the river starting to turn green. So glad Mike preserved and managed to find another spot where we had great views of this phenomenal event. Turning the Chicago River green for St. Patrick's Day first began in 1962. As St. Patrick’s Day grew in popular ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more