×
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. Irish step dancers participate in the St. Patrick's Day parade on March 17, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Tens of thousands took advantage of record high temperatures and sunny weather to attend the 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 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 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 Share Get Other St. Patrick's Day events in Chicago 2025 . Archer Ave. St. Patrick's Day Parade. A celebration of Chicago's working families, the Archer Avenue St. Patrick's Day Parade is also scheduled for 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 CHICAGO (WLS) -- St. Patrick's Day celebrations will take place this weekend in Chicago. The iconic dyeing of the Chicago River is expected at 10 a.m. Saturday. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. But it’s far from the city’s only St. Patrick’s Day celebration. The dyeing of the Chicago River — to green, of course — was added to the main parade in 1962 and has quickly become one The 70 th annual Chicago St. Patrick’s Day parade will take place on Columbus Drive between Balbo Drive and Monroe Drive shortly after the river is dyed green, according to officials. The Chicago River still turns green today! Every year, the river is dyed a few hours before the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which will take place on Saturday, March 15 this year, just two 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 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 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. Every year on the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day, the Chicago River is dyed green. The best place to watch the Chicago River turn green is along Upper Wacker Drive between State Street and 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. Related: 12 St. Patrick's Day Party Cocktails and Appetizer Ideas for the Most Irish Day of the Year How Long Does the Green Dye Last in the Chicago River? With that bright, saturated shade of 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 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 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
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |