Ditched a field trip to the Art Institute to take these pictures with the new camera my father gave me for my 16th birthday.
Celebrants enjoying libations on roof of news stand in front of Marshall Fields
Excellent View of the Parade from the stairs of the Lake Street El stop
Members of the Daley "machine" surround the "Boss."
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UPDATE: Below, Photos of Chicago River being dyed electric green in 2003. The dye is actually orange powder that turns green when it hits the water!
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The pictures were taken on State Street - the original parade route. I'll bet you remember that the festivities were always held on the afternoon of March 17th -- not on the weekend before. Offices emptied andthe bars were packed. All commerce came to a halt that day.
The bottom picture was the product of my unsuccessful attempt to photograph Mayor Daley (current mayor's father), but he was surrounded by the fellows in the bowler hats and trench coats.
So glad you stopped by! Still have that camera - and I'm still taking pictures, although not nearly as much as I would like to. Have a nice evening!