Program Description
Event Details
Every year in March, Chicago plays a trick on its residents and visitors. The Chicago River, which was once blue, is suddenly dyed green! Is this a trick by the infamous St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun or a Chicago tradition that dates back for years? How and why did the annual tradition of dying the river green even begin in Chicago?
Historical Presenter, Jim Gibbons, will explain this and more in his St. Patrick’s Day themed historical program! Gibbons will discuss Chicagoland’s Irish history and heritage, St. Patrick’s Day themed parades and food, and Irish settlers in Chicago and the surrounding area.
Get ready for a fun celebration of Irish heritage! And if you’re lucky, maybe you’ll find a pot of gold of information at the end of this rainbow!
Disclaimer(s)
Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please cancel 48 hours in advance. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs.