CHICAGO, March 13, 2016 (Xinhua) -- People gather on the banks of 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/He Xianfeng) 
CHICAGO, March 13, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Bagpipers march in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade 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/He Xianfeng) 
CHICAGO, March 13, 2016 (Xinhua) -- A man wearing a green mask takes part in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade 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/He Xianfeng) 
CHICAGO, March 13, 2016 (Xinhua) -- The Chicago River 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/He Xianfeng) 
CHICAGO, March 13, 2016 (Xinhua) -- A man takes part in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade 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/He Xianfeng) 
CHICAGO, March 13, 2016 (Xinhua) -- 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/He Xianfeng) 
CHICAGO, March 13, 2016 (Xinhua) -- People take part in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade 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/He Xianfeng) |
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