"Greening of the East Race" - what does that mean for March 19 this year (S. Bend, IN)

 from VisitSouthBend dot-com online website article (March 2022) - revised March 10

St. Patrick's Day Parade 

St. Patrick's Day Parade (date revised)

Celebrate Irish heritage in South Bend, IN at the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, which steps off at 11 a.m. March 19 (weekend following 3/17) on East Jefferson Boulevard in the East Bank Village. You'll be able to find the parade route easy enough. Just follow the sound of bagpipes in the air.

Greening of the East Race 

Immediately following the parade, the East Race Waterway turns green to celebrate the occasion. People will line the race for a look at St. Joseph river as it turns green before their eyes.