St. Patrick's Day festivities kick off in Chicago
CHICAGO -- Whether it's checking out to see the Chicago River being dyed green, heading to a parade, or hitting a bar or party, there is plenty to do this St. Patrick's Day weekend in Chicago.On Friday night, the city was already all lit up in green – and the bars were packed with lads and lasses eager to celebrate.One such bar is The Kerryman Irish Bar & Restaurant, at 661 N. Clark St. in River North.'We've been here for 19,' said part-owner Colm Kennedy.
'It's about people,' said Dermont McKenna, visiting from Ireland. 'it's about the heritage. It's about Irish descent.'Part of that tradition includes the Trinity Irish Dancers – gracing the city for more than 40 years every St. Patrick's Day.For Kennedy, it's the stories that come along with the Iris tradition.
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