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Matt Rodrigues previews a few of the big events in Chicago for St. Patrick’s Day for 2025. One of the nation's most iconic St. Patrick's Day traditions, the dyeing of the Chicago River, is planned for Saturday, March 15. If you're interested in seeing the color change in person, you'll By NBC Chicago Staff • Published March 12, 2025 • Updated on March 12, 2025 at 9:37 am. BOOKMARKER. NBC Universal, Inc. When will the Chicago River be dyed green for St. Patrick's Day? 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 Chicago’s famous green river for St. Patrick’s Day started with a simple idea in the 1960s, formulated by the head of the Plumbers’ Union Local 130. “Stephen M. Bailey had the idea when NBC Chicago's Lexi Sutter explains what the orange-red dye is made of and so much more on The Takeaway with Alex Maragos #linkinbio #chicago #riverdye #stpatricksday #chicagoriver #stpaddys See less The St. Patrick’s Day parade in the Loop will spark an onslaught of celebrations at 12:15 p.m. Saturday. Spectators can access the route beginning at 10 a.m. from Jackson Avenue or Ida B. Wells Chicago to dye its river green for St. Patrick's Day on March 15, followed by a parade and city-wide Irish festivities. As reported by NBC Chicago, the river dyeing will begin at 10 a.m., The Chicago River will be dyed green Saturday morning in honor of St. Patrick's Day, starting at 10 a.m. To watch the river dyeing, organizers recommend catching the event west of Columbus to east One of Chicago's favorite traditions will take place next weekend, as the Chicago River will be dyed a brilliant shade of green as part of the city's St. Patrick's Day festivities. The South Side Irish organization found a new way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year after the iconic Chicago parade was canceled due to coronavirus concerns. MISSOULA, Mont. — The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is encouraging caregiver to follow the I.R.I.S.H. tip to help loved ones celebrate St. Patrick's Day in a dementia-friendly way 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? The annual events are attended by The day has come for one of Chicago’s most recognizable traditions, as the Chicago River is dyed a vivid emerald green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Despite last weekend’s river dyeing and St. Patrick’s Day parade, the festivities carried on Friday – on the actual holiday. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter reports. Chicago Today asked some of our favorite local bakeries and sweet spots to show us their best St. Patrick's Day treats, so you can know what to order ASAP. 📺 24/7 Chicago news stream: Watch NBC Typically, the dyeing of the Chicago River by Local 130, the Chicago Plumbers Union, occurs the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day and coincides with the city’s with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Experience the vibrant tradition of dyeing the Chicago River green this Saturday, followed by a variety of options to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. From boozy brunch cruises and early morning Conor Yerkes and Nick Knatusko of “Irish Pubs of Chicago” Instagram page join “Chicago Today” to recommend some of their favorite Irish pubs to check out this St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago. The social media sensations stopped by the NBC 5 studios Monday morning to perform and talk with Matt Rodrigues ahead of their St. Patrick’s Day week performance.
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