UpdatedTue, Mar 16, 2021 at 1:36 pm ET
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St. Patrick’s Day celebrations will look a little different in New Jersey this year. (Shutterstock)
NEW JERSEY The traditional parades, festivals, races and large parties that often mark the St. Patrick s Day season and celebrate Irish heritage this month will again mostly not take place this year as the coronavirus pandemic approaches the one-year mark.
In New Jersey, parades in Union County and Woodbridge have been canceled due to virus concerns. Rumson and Belmar also canceled their popular parades. The celebration in Woodbridge attracts thousands yearly, but will be quieter this year when the American Irish Association of Woodbridge hosts the symbolic raising of the National Flag of Ireland and a rendition of the Irish National Anthem to the salute of traditional Irish bagpipes.
12 Mar 2021
There are reportedly no plans to dye the Chicago River green this year for St. Patrick’s Day, a spokesperson for the Chicago Plumbers Union Local 130 told NBC Chicago on Friday.
“The union said it does plan to live stream a parade from an undisclosed location beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, however. Residents are encouraged to enjoy the festivities ‘from the safety and comfort of your homes, ” the outlet reported.
In February, city officials announced both St. Patrick’s Day parades were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
“We are working with organizers and communities to identify ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in a safe manner that aligns with ongoing public health guidance,” the mayor’s office explained.