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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 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 Admire the emerald green river from the best seats in the house. Chicago’s river cruises offer a one-of-a-kind perspective of the day’s festivities. Watch the waters turn green, enjoy themed cocktails and Irish cuisine, hear live bagpipe music, and wave at the thousands of spectators lining the river’s banks. St. Patrick’s Day Clover Ticket: $225+ The Royal Sonesta . The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown is one of the best places to watch the Green River Dyeing in Chicago. Guests can enjoy breathtaking views of both the State Street and Michigan Avenue sides of the river while relaxing in the Penthouse lounge, unwinding on the outdoor terrace, and enjoying party favors, DJs, and more. And including the main one, there are now four big St. Patrick’s Day parades in Chicago. This year, with St. Patrick’s Day on a Monday, the river dyeing and parades will all be held over the CHICAGO - If you've ever wondered why Chicago dyes the river green, it's a tradition as iconic as the city itself. The practice honors Chicago's strong Irish heritage and draws crowds from all 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 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 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. 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 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 14. Every year, when March rolls around and St. Patrick’s Day is in the air, the city of Chicago undergoes a magical transformation. One of the most exciting and vibrant parts of this annual celebration is the tradition of dyeing the Chicago River green. St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago—well, the weekend at least—means two things: more emerald green Patrick Kane jerseys than you knew existed and the dyeing of the Chicago River. Now, actual St. Patrick’s Day is March 17th, but everyone in this city knows that the true St. Patrick’s Day celebration occurs on the Saturday (March 11th this What time will the river be dyed green? The Chicago River will be dyed green beginning at 10 a.m., according to the city. The annual river dye will be followed by the St. Patrick's Day parade. 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 Get your green on down at the Chicago River on Saturday, March 15th! It's totally free to watch the river get dyed green at 10AM. If you want the best views, post up at Upper Wacker Drive. I'm telling you, prime views of the river, great spots to take photos, and celebrate the moment with friends 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 In Chicago, dyeing the river green is a cherished tradition that signals the start of St. Patrick's Day festivities. Starting in 1962 and continuing every year after, members of the Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130 gather to dump gallons of green dye into the Chicago River, transforming it into a vibrant shade of emerald. 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
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