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Chicago River goes green: Date, time and how to watch river dyeing for St. Patrick's Day
While St. Patrick's Day isn't until Monday, Chicago's iconic tradition dyeing the river green is happening Saturday. Here is how to watch the event.
When and How Does the Chicago River Turn Green on St. Patrick’s Day?
One of the most famous St. Patrick’s Day traditions in the U.S. happens right in Chicago—the dyeing of the Chicago River green! And yes, you can expect this eye-catching spectacle to return in 2025. But have you ever wondered why the city dyes the Chicago River green every year?
The tradition of dyeing Chicago’s river green for St. Patrick’s Day
Discover the past of Chicago's emerald waters and the festivities that capture the spirit of St. Patrick's Day.
How the Chicago River dyeing on St. Patrick's Day was sparked by a longtime friendship
Dyeing the Chicago River green for St. Patrick's Day started with a simple idea hatched by two influential friends in the 1960s.
Scientists study fish behavior during dyeing of the Chicago River for St. Patrick’s Day
Every year as part of the city’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, thousands of onlookers clad in green cheer on a boat crew sprinkling orange powder into the Chicago River to turn it a festive shade. But with the federal government considering sweeping rollbacks to environmental protections,
Will rain impact Chicago River dye, St. Patrick's Day Parade Saturday?
Residents will turn out in droves on Saturday to mark St. Patrick’s Day weekend with a dyed-green Chicago River and a parade, but will rain spoil the party?
Daywatch: Is the green dye in the Chicago River safe for fish?
Good morning, Chicago. Every year as part of the city’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, thousands of onlookers clad in green cheer on a boat crew sprinkling orange powder into the Chicago River to turn it a festive shade.
St. Patrick's Day 2025: Where to see Chicago River dyeing and parades
The weekend before St. Patrick's Day means a pair of parades and the annual dyeing of the Chicago River to turn it bright green.
This lucky Upstate NY city turns its river green for St. Patrick’s Day
You don’t have to go to Chicago to visit a green river ahead of St. Patrick’s Day. Every year ahead of the very Irish holiday, Upstate New York gains an emerald river of its own. The 2025 Turn the River Green Celebration will take place from 10 a.
Streaming, best spots: How to watch the Chicago River be dyed green
St. Patrick’s Day tradition, the Chicago River dyeing, is set to take place this weekend and whether you’re looking for the best spot to watch in person or to stream it live from home, we’ll have you covered.
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