St. Patrick's Day
This color was originally associated with St. Patrick's Day
This is the year UIC was officially established as its own UofI campus
Who guards pots of gold?
Leprechauns
This south-side neighborhood is considered the heart of Irish-American culture in our city
Bridgeport
Which vegetable is associated with corned beef on St. Patrick's Day?
Cabbage
What day is St. Patrick's Day celebrated each year
March 17th
This is the neighborhood demolished to build UIC in the 1960s
Near West Side (Little Italy)
This otherworldy paradise lies far to the west in Irish mythology
Tir na nog
What street does the St. Patrick's Day Parade follow?
Columbus Drive
What do Shrek and Hulk both share?
They are both green!
This three-leafed plant is used to explain the Holy Trinity
The shamrock
What is the name of our Mascot?
Sparky!
What is the name of the Irish bagpipe played while sitting
Who served as Chicago's Mayor from 1989 to 2011
Richard M. Daley
What plant covers the outfield walls of Wrigley Field?
Ivy
This is the year St. Patrick's Day became a public holiday in Ireland
1903
Where does our basketball team play?
Credit Union 1 Arena
The Blarney Stone, said to grant the gift of eloquence, is embedded in this County Cork structure.
Blaryney Castle
What is used to dye the river green?
Vegetable dye
Which element produces a green-yellow gas and is used to clean pools?
Chlorine
What year did Chicago start dyeing its river in honor of St. Patrick's Day?
1962
Which Chicago Mayor pushed for UIC to be built on its current location?
Richard J. Daley
What is the name of an ancient Irish writing system carved on the edges of stones
Ogham
What color is the dye that turns the river green?
Orange
What gives plants their green color?
Chlorophyll