Summary
The United States celebrated St Patrick's Day with parades, traditional music, and green-dyed rivers. President Donald Trump hosted Irish leader Michael Martin at the White House as part of the festivities. Chicago's river turned green, a tradition managed by local plumbers.
Key Facts
- Many American cities, including Boston and New York City, celebrated St Patrick's Day with parades.
- Traditional Irish music, featuring bagpipes and drums, was played during celebrations.
- Chicago River was dyed emerald green, a practice that started in 1962.
- The green dye used in the Chicago River is an eco-friendly, secret formula.
- President Donald Trump participated by hosting Irish Taoiseach Michael Martin.
- The meeting between President Trump and Michael Martin took place in the Oval Office.
