[courtesy https://nbcnews.go.com/%5D
Well now, look what we have here!
A little surprise occurred here in Chicago a couple of days ago. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the City of Chicago announced for the second year in a row that the St. Patrick’s Day celebration of dyeing the Chicago River green would not take place.
The large crowds that normally amass to witness this annual tradition was something that our mayor, Lori Lightfoot, did not want to happen due to COVID-19.
However, in a twist and some luck of the Irish, they did, in fact, go ahead with coloring the river the bright green hue that so many look forward to every St. Patrick’s Day. It’s just that they didn’t announce it.
Chicago Plumbers Union Local 130 has had the honor of bestowing the Chicago River with its neon green color since 1962. A vegetable dye is used to create this incredible sight:
[courtesy nypost.com]
Here’s another look at this amazing St. Patrick’s Day treat:
[courtesy https://www.independent.co.uk/%5D
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, one and all! I hope you have a delightful, four-leaf clover kind of day!
That’s such a fun tradition, never seen the river green in-person though. Is your mayor related to the Canadian Gordon Lightfoot?
Thank you so much! Isn’t it just, John? I don’t believe she is; however, you never know! Cher xoxoxo
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Luck o’ the Irish!! … “However, in a twist and some luck of the Irish, they did, in fact, go ahead with coloring the river the bright green hue that so many look forward to every St. Patrick’s Day. It’s just that they didn’t announce it.”
Thank you so much, dear Horty! I hope all is well with you and your family!! Much love, Cher xoxoxo
Thx!! All ok … 💞💞
Great to hear!!!! xoxoxo
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Ah, thank you, Beth!! Cher xoxoxo
Ah, thanks for the memories
Why thank YOU, Don!! Cher xoxoxo
Ah, the mayor has a big heart! I can understand not encouraging a “spring-break” event, but it was kind to allow the greening of the river, anyway. I knew it happened every year, but never knew what was the actual substance. Now I know! It is a very pretty green, too!
I completely agree! Thank you so much for your kind words! Yes, and isn’t it interesting that the vegetable dye is actually orange! Who knew? LOL It is a very pretty green, isn’t it? Cher xoxoxo
Very pretty, indeed! 💚🧡💚
Thank you, dear Bette! Cher xoxoxo
I’m happy for you. At least some traditions are surviving!!
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I LOVE that gif, GP! Thank you so much! Yes, they are, and here’s hoping that COVID leaves a.s.a.p. so we can continue lots of traditions! I hope you are well! Cher xoxoxo
Yes, I am well, thank you, Cher!
Stay safe!!
Good to hear, GP! Thank you, and you too!! Cher xoxoxo
Delightful! 💚 Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Cher! xo
Ah, thanks so much, der Bette! And a very Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you too, my friend! Cher xoxoxo
One day I will come to Chicago to see the green river! ☘️
Yes, please!!! That will be awesome!!! Cher xoxoxo
Wow, green river! That is so cool!
Isn’t it just, Amy? Thank you! Cher xoxoxo