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Happy St. Patty's Day.
Chicago has a special way of celebrating St. Patrick's Day and that is by polluting the river...
OK, not really polluting.
They dye the river a bright green color EVERY year, this tradition has gone on for over 40 years!
This year the festivities commenced on Saturday 3.13.2010
There was a big parade and the bars opened at 7AM! People dressed up in funny costumes and roamed the streets wearing green smiles from their green beer!
I missed out on the green river but made it out in time to enjoy a green beer.

Mike's green river pic.
Apparently the dye is a special "family" secret blend of all natural dyes and ingredients. The powder form dye looks like orange tang before they pour it into the river.

St. Patty's Day ALSO happens to be a very special little girl's birthday.
Happy Birthday Ms. Lola Happel!!
This picture was taken last year when she was just 3 years old.
She is now an elegant young 4 year old!!
We love you!