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CHECK OUT AMERICA’S BEST ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATIONS
As we inch closer to the beginning of spring, nature around us is coming back to life. Soon, the grass and trees will return to their typical green hue if they haven’t already. Luckily, you don’t need to wait until April to see an abundance of green again. On March 17, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, and people across the country will dress in green to honor the occasion. Certain cities in the U.S. go big for St. Patrick’s Day. If you’ve never attended a St. Patrick’s Day parade or celebration, maybe this is the year. Here are three cities with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations worth checking out. Chicago, IL Nobody does St. Patrick’s Day quite like Chicago, Illinois. The entire city gets a makeover! This year, on March 11, Chicago will host its St. Patrick’s Day parade, which includes dyeing the Chicago River a beautiful shade of emerald green. They’ll start tinting the river around 9 a.m., and the color will fade within six hours, so make sure you get there early! Chicago’s St.
Patrick’s Day Parade is also one of the biggest in the country. You’ll see floats, Irish step dancers, and much more. New Orleans, LA Once Mardi Gras concludes, all eyes are on St. Patrick’s Day in New Orleans, Louisiana. The city hosts a parade on March 11, and it’s always quite a spectacle. You’ll see the makings of Irish tradition everywhere, including cabbage, onions, and potatoes, so keep your head on a swivel. You can also head to the Irish Channel neighborhood on March 11 to attend an all-day block party. Plenty of green beer will be available at this event, so come ready to celebrate! New London, WI Let’s say you want to do something slightly toned down but still exciting for St. Patrick’s Day. Then, you’ll want to check out New London, Wisconsin, for one of the country’s most unique St. Paddy’s Day celebrations. Leprechauns will change the city signs from New London to New Dublin. The city also puts on an Irish funeral parody in its annual downtown parade.
It’s that time of year: Spring is here! Come spring, when the flowers bloom, and the weather Give Your Life a Springtime Tuneup
Streamline your finances. Are your savings accounts where you’d like them to be? If you’re in retirement or close to it, are you happy with your retirement balances? Have you
warms, we all go into spring-cleaning mode. We break out the vacuums, brooms, dust pans, microfiber cloths, bleach, and scrubbing brushes and deep- clean our homes. But what about your life? After a long winter, it’s time to make sure all your ducks are in a row, your motivation is high, and you’re ready to take on the world.
filed your taxes for 2022 yet? If your financial situation needs tidying up, now is the time! Whether you seek the assistance of a financial planner or plan to take on the task on your own, you’ll be glad you did! Adjust your diet. You’ve heard it before — you are what you eat. Your diet plays a major role in your health and wellness. To feel healthier, energized, lighter, and happier, make it a point to incorporate fewer sugary and processed foods into your diet and eat more greens, fruits, and healthy fats. Spring-cleaning isn’t only for your closet, patio, deck, and pantry this year! Think big, and while you break out the mop and Windex, spruce up your life, too!
Here are three key ways to spring-clean your life.
Examine your relationships. Do all of your friendships, partnerships, and relationships serve you? Are you happy and surrounded by uplifting and supportive individuals? If you find yourself in any toxic relationships, now is the time to clean them up. While cleaning up, don’t forget to reconnect with old friends!
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