To stem the crowds from the Covid-19 pandemic, officials in Chicago canceled the annual death of the Chicago River event – a time-honored St. Patrick’s Day tradition. On Friday, the Chicago Sun Times complained about the lack of greenery for this year’s holiday.
However, Saturday morning, Mayor Lori Lightfoot shared one image on her Twitter report announcing that the river was painted that morning in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.
“Happy St. Patrick’s Day Weekend, Chicago! While we didn’t get together, we have been able to honor our long tradition by painting the Chicago River green, thanks to the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers. If you hit the road today, make sure to take care of it. that to hide and keep an eye on your distance, ”said Lightfoot.
So even with the second year in a row without parades in honor of the Irish-inspired holiday, at least one Chicago tradition broke through.
“Due to ongoing public health concerns from COVID-19, the City of Chicago has announced it will not issue permits for parades or large gatherings in the first quarter of 2021,” the parade organizers said in a statement in early February. .
Parade officials have since created a virtual event to celebrate to keep everyone safe.