Editor's Note: A live view of the Chicago River on Monday, March 17 is streaming in the player above. The Chicago River getting dyed green is one of the city's most iconic St. Patrick's Day A second St. Patrick's Day parade was scheduled for Sunday on Chicago's South Side. Credit: AP The Chicago River is dyed green as part of annual St. Patrick's Day festivities Saturday, March 15 The Chicago River is dyed green as part of annual St. Patrick's Day festivities Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Chicago. The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green as the city opens its The Chicago River was dyed green for St. Patrick's Day Saturday in a fan favorite event. This video shows how it all happened - in under 30 seconds. "If you were watching this for the first time Thousands gather to watch as Chicago River dyed green for St. Patrick's Day The over 60-year tradition of dyeing the Chicago River is carried out by members of the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers On Sunday, the South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade will set off at noon from 103rd and Western Avenue.. ABC7 Chicago will broadcast the Saturday parade downtown.. Chicago River goes green Charlotte takes a fun twist on turning a river green; they also attempt to dye people green. The U.S. National Whitewater Center will host its 10 th annual Green River Revival, a full day of fun St. Patrick’s Day themed festivities, on March 16 th. Before dyeing their river and canal green, USNWC offers a 5k run where participants try to For the last 60 years, enterprising Chicagoans have dyed the city’s river a vibrant green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Thousands of residents turn up to watch the Chicago River light up for River Street is still hopping on St. Patrick's Day, but don't expect a photo opportunity with a green river in the background. What Day is St. Patrick's Day 2025? Occurring on March 17 each year CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green as the city opens its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Thousands lined the river and packed bridges Saturday and erupted in cheers as members of the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union Local 130 sprayed dye into the water from boats, carrying on a tradition they began some 63 years ago. O ne 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 The water in the river will retain a green color for several days, including likely on St. Patrick’s Day on March 17. The water retains a shade of green for a while after the initial dyeing River Street is still hopping on St. Patrick's Day, but don't expect a photo opportunity with a green river in the background. What Day is St. Patrick's Day 2025? Occurring on March 17 each year Other St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the city of Chicago Parades. This year marks the 70th anniversary for the annual Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade — one of the largest in the country, according to Choose Chicago. The parade takes place on Columbus Drive from Balbo Drive to Monroe Drive, per the website. Boats launched by the Journeyman Plumbers Union Local 130 dumped dye into the Chicago River Saturday morning – turning it a vibrant green. It's an annual tradition – as, of course, is the St As somebody who got knocked out cold and nearly died, I can't really joke around about shit like this. But here's what appears to be the first of many fights on the day. (Another reason I love Chicago's St. Patrick's Day vs. Boston's is because this is actually a rarity in Chicago. People generally don't fight and try to kill each other for no CHICAGO — The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green as the city opens its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Thousands lined the river and packed bridges Saturday and erupted in cheers as members of the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union Local 130 sprayed dye into the water from One of the most colorful Chicago traditions is on the horizon: The 2025 Chicago River Dyeing in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. The legendary event, which dates back more than 60 years, takes place It all started with a grand idea from Mayor Richard J. Daley, who wanted to turn Lake Michigan green for St. Patrick's Day. When he realized how ambitious of a task that would be, he settled for The green dye was first used to trace sewage leaks, as an attempt to clean up the waterway, the Deseret News previously reported. It was Mayor Richard J. Daley who later turned the practice into a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Plumbers use an orange powder to turn the river into a vibrant emerald green.
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