Parades, rivers and the White House fountain: US celebrates St Patrick's Day
The Chicago River continued its more than 60-year tradition, dyed green to celebrate the city's Irish heritage.
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The Chicago River continued its more than 60-year tradition, dyed green to celebrate the city's Irish heritage.
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