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Spectators bundle up and turn out for annual event that kicks off city's St. Patrick's Day celebrations, followed by the parade.
Wind gusts at O'Hare and Midway airports peaked above 50 mph, the National Weather Service said.
The delays at the airport began around 5 a.m. Friday due to high winds, according to a Federal Aviation Administration alert.
After a rainy stretch later this week, forecasters say a weekend warm-up could bring the city its first real taste of spring.