St Patrick’s Day kicks off early as cities go green with landmarks lighting up & rivers dyed ahead of Ireland’s parades

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ST Patrick’s Day festivities started early around the global with major cities going green ahead of Ireland’s big parade in Dublin tomorrow.

In what’s known as the global greening, countries across the world started their celebrations of the patron saint of Ireland by flashing some of their iconic landmarks up in shades of shamrock.

Man in leprechaun costume on a boat.

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Chicagoans and tourists gather along the Chicago River which is dyed greenCredit: The Mega Agency
Chicago River dyed green for St. Patrick's Day celebration.

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The Chicago River as it turning green for annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrationsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Performers in colorful costumes at London's St. Patrick's Day Festival.

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Performers take part in London’s St Patrick’s Day Festival todayCredit: Getty Images – Getty
St. Patrick's Day parade in Dublin.

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Dublin is expected to see 550,000 visitors this weekend

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