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Enjoy St. Patrick's Day all weekend long in the suburbs, city

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Ethan Simpson got into the St. Patrick's Day spirit last year as he rode in the Bauer's Brauhaus car during the Palatine parade.

Daily Herald file photo by JOE LEWNARD/jlewnard@da

The Chicago River goes green for St. Patrick's Day.

Courtesy of City of Chicago

Kevin Combest, representing Bandito Barney's, was decked out for last year's Thom McNamee Memorial St. Patrick's Day Parade in East Dundee. The parade returns Saturday.

Daily Herald file photo by LAURA STOECKER/lstoecke

The interactive Irish funeral comedy "Flanagan's Wake" returns to the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights.

Brian Vaughn and David Ivers perform all the multiple roles in the Irish comedy "Stones in His Pockets" for Northlight Theatre in Skokie.

Courtesy of Karl Hugh/Utah Shakespearean Festival

Áthas plays Raue Center For The Arts in Crystal Lake Saturday.

Chunk, a Victorian bulldog belonging to Jeff Lipson of Carpentersville, will make a return visit to this year's Thom McNamee Memorial St. Patrick's Day Parade in East Dundee.

Daily Herald file photo by BRIAN HILL/bhill@dailyh

Enjoy a little St. Patrick's Day fun this weekend in the suburbs.

JOE LEWNARD | Staff Photographer

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There's something about St. Patrick's Day that puts everyone in a mighty good mood. And the best part is, you don't have to be Irish to celebrate — whether by taking in a suburban parade, enjoying "Flanagan's Wake" or just watching the Chicago River dyed green. Here's a sampling of what's going on this weekend for St. Patrick's Day.