St. Patrick’s day parade in Chicago called off due to Coronavirus
The river dyed green during the St. Patricks Day parade in downtown Chicago. Credit: ChicagoNow
CHICAGO – The City of Chicago has cancelled the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade and the traditional dye of the river green due to concerns over the Coronavirus. State officials are advising residents, especially the elderly, to avoid large crowds and events. However, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is leaving celebration decisions up to local governments.
(Compiled from 23WIFR by Maren Blakeney)
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