It's St. Patrick's Day! See photos of celebrations through the years
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From the Chicago River being dyed green to parades across the country, see photos of how the U.S. has celebrated St. Patrick's Day in the past.
Hope you're wearing green today because it's St. Patrick's Day!
From the Chicago River being dyed green in preparation for St. Paddy's Day to New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade and bars everywhere rolling out green beer to serve their customers, St. Patrick's Day is a big deal in the U.S., with over 32 million U.S. residents claiming Irish ancestry, according to the U.S. Census.
The holiday, which falls on Tuesday, March 17, this year, is seen as a celebration of Irish culture, and many celebrate it by drinking and eating foods associated with Ireland. Parades and festivals celebrating the day also take place across the country.
So, whether you're dressing up like a leprechaun, rolling out the "Kiss me I'm Irish" shirts, or just enjoying a Shamrock Shake from McDonald's, here is a look at previous St. Patrick's Day celebrations across the country.
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