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The history of St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago goes back more than 175 years. Now a longstanding tradition, Chicago’s Irish parade was first held in 1843. The dyeing of the Chicago River was added in 1962, quickly becoming one of Chicago’s most famous events. Members of the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130 UA dye the Chicago River green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the Loop, Saturday, March 16, 2024. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Things to Do Chicago St. Patrick's Day parade route The city's downtown St. Patrick's Day Parade is celebrating its 70th anniversary. The parade steps off at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, at Columbus and The Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day means green will be seen all around the city — including the Chicago River. Here’s what you need to know if you plan to catch a parade or the river The tradition returns this year thanks to the Chicago group that has been dyeing the river green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day for decades By Grace Erwin • Published March 3, 2025 Chicago River Dyeing 2025: Everything you need to know. Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 Chicago River Dyeing and other events happening this St. Patrick's weekend. For more than 60 years, the Windy City has been turning the Chicago River green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.It started in 1961, when Stephen Bailey, the business manager of the Chicago We all know the St. Patrick’s Day green river dyeing in Chicago is a beloved tradition. There’s a reason people come from all over the world to see the Chicago River famously turn an emerald color to celebrate the holiday—it’s truly one of the most exciting events of St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Chicago Goes Green: St. Patrick's Day in Chicago St. Patrick's Day in Chicago is memorable experience for Chicagoans as well as visitors. You will be surprised that St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated throughout the city every year. Main attractions are green river and parade. You will have great time experiencing vibrant parade and viewer’s favorite event of dyeing of the Chicago River. Truth St. Patrick's Day 2025 in Chicago will once again kick off with the iconic Chicago River Dyeing By NBC Chicago Staff • Published February 18, 2025 • Updated on March 10, 2025 at 3:53 pm BOOKMARKER According to the story, the dye used to detect leaks in the sewer system along the Chicago River turned the water green, and the idea was born to dye the river green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. 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 When Chicago gets the proverbial green light to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, the city unites in green. CBS Chicago. Dyeing of Chicago River, St. Patrick's Day Parade have everyone bedecked in green. 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 "The dying of the river green is such a public event that it helped concretize the celebration of St. Patrick's day in the city," Peter Alter, chief historian at the Chicago History Museum, told It's fun to imagine there's a mystical connection between St. Patrick's Day and the Chicago River turning green every year in mid-March — something involving magical leprechauns and enchanting As is tradition, the Chicago River will be turned green for St. Patrick's Day on Saturday, March 15. Crews start the process in the morning, working from Columbus Drive to Orleans Street, and the Why do they turn the Chicago River green? Scott Olson/Getty Images. For more than 60 years, the Windy City has been turning the Chicago River green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.It started in As thousands head to downtown Chicago Saturday to watch the Chicago River be dyed green for St. Patrick's Day, many may be wondering what's exactly in the mysterious dye that gives the river its 🚤 Launch the 2025 boating season on Chicago’s iconic Green River 🍹 Party along the Riverwalk with DJ Tecknique and more 🎧 2 levels of music and drinks for the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day experience 👓 Free St. Patrick’s Day sunglasses and green beads while supplies last
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