St. Patrick's Day: Kenosha dyes harbor green to celebrate
Kenosha dyes harbor green
Kenosha colored its harbor green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The city said it was the first time it has ever dyed the water green for the holiday.
KENOSHA, Wis. - Kenosha colored its harbor green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The city said it was the first time it has ever dyed the water green for the holiday.
"I think it's awesome, the green harbor, that's the first time that's happened," said David Frye. "It gets people out to do more things on St. Paddy's Day. I think it's great."
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There was also a parade in the morning, and Mayor David Bogdala led the charge.
Kenosha St. Patrick's Day Parade
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