Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade held in Chicago
- Xinhua, March 13, 2016
A kayaker floats on the Chicago River after it is dyed green for the annual St. Patrick's Day celebration in downtown Chicago, the United States, March 12, 2016. St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner and Chicago has already started celebration. St. Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated annually on March 17, the death date of the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick. It has been celebrated in North America since the late 18th century. In recent years, it has become a combination of both Irish and local arts and cultures. [Xinhua]
