In the Los Angeles Times newspaper, there is an article about United States obsession over St. Patrick's Day titled, "St. Patrick's Day: Green rivers, green fountains, green beer" written by Dalina Castellanos. The Irish population and other St. Patrick's Day lovers of Chicago, Illinois gathered the Chicago River to turn it lime green. Along with changing the color of the river, thousands of people masked the city with green decorations, as well as painting their skin green. St. Patrick's Day, 2012, was the warmest St. Patrick's Day Chicago has received in 141 years. This was one major reason of celebration on Saturday, March 17.
Many parties and parades were hosted on Saturday in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Irish or not, the United States definitely was out partying all night. It is nice that the people of the United States have a day where they can just forget about all the work they have, to relax and enjoy this wonderful celebration. Along with the rest of the country, the famous White House water fountain found on the front lawn of the White House even sprayed green water. Maybe next year, more than one river will be a shade of green.
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