People take part in the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Chicago on Saturday. St Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and Chicago has already started celebrations. 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.
March 12, 2017 | 11:03 PM