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Posts from Category "Celebration"
- Celebration
- City
Everybody is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago
From Irish Dancers to the famous Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe band, along with hundreds of floats and bands participating in this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, the event is sure to be a great time. The parade starts at 12:15pm at Balbo and Columbus. But, if you can’t attend that one, no worries. Chicago has […]
March 11, 2022
- Celebration
- Food & Drink
Fat Tuesday and Paczki Day are here. Get ready to indulge!
Some call it Fat Tuesday, some say it’s Paczki Day, some refer to it as Shrove Tuesday. Whichever is your favorite, here are great ways to indulge. While they may go by different names, they all have the same purpose and started in a similar manner. Christian cultures (primarily Roman Catholic) use the day before […]
February 25, 2022
- Celebration
- Culture
President’s Day, a lesson on Illinois and the Office
President’s Day is a perfect day to learn about the history of the great men who have called Illinois home. President’s Day is celebrated on the third Monday of every February to honor all persons who have served as the president of the United States. Originally, the holiday began just a few months after George […]
February 21, 2022
- Celebration
- Culture
Celebrating the Lunar New Year in Chicago
Chicago’s Chinatown is one of the largest in North America, so naturally they put on a memorable event and parade for Lunar New Year. It all kicks off from the intersection of 24th Street and Wentworth at 1pm on February 13th. Also known as Spring Festival, it’s the most important festival in China and many […]
February 9, 2022
- Celebration
Exploring the secrets of Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day is one of many traditions that have their origins in ancient rituals. Back then, civilizations took season predictions very seriously because of the impact on farming. The origins of Groundhog Day reach back to centuries ago, and far across the Atlantic Ocean. February 2nd has been a significant day for ancient and modern […]
January 31, 2022