Chicago marked the St. Patrick's Day celebrations by dyeing the Chicago River green, a tradition dating back to 1962 that attracts thousands of residents and tourists each year. The event, which took place ahead of St. Patrick's Day on March 17, involved the Chicago Plumbers Union pouring 50 pounds of environmentally safe green dye into the river. This dye, initially an orange powder, turns green upon contact with water and is designed to not harm wildlife, remaining vibrant for 24 to 48 hours. The dyeing process uses a secret recipe and involves three boats, with the first two boats dumping 40lbs of the dye into the river and the third boat mixing it up. The river dyeing was accompanied by a parade and various festivities throughout the city, including live music and performances. Local authorities and the Chicago Police Department ensured safety measures were in place, reminding attendees to celebrate responsibly.
VIDEO: Chicago River dyed green to kick off St. Patrick's Day weekend https://t.co/iUgwoEfUVE
Chicagoans celebrated St. Patrick's Day in warm, sunny weather Saturday, watching the annual dyeing of the Chicago River and frolicking to the city’s parade route to see floats, bagpipers and politicians from across the state. https://t.co/HmQJrujdoY
Sláinte to the hardworking men and women of Plumbers Local 130 as we dye the Chicago River green and get this St. Patrick’s Day weekend started. https://t.co/T3W5sLgVv2
Chicago celebrated its famous St. Patrick’s Day event by dyeing its river a vibrant shade of green #StPaddysDay https://t.co/01Dpc6kxF9
The Chicago River has been dyed green for St Patrick’s Day as celebrations continue throughout the city. https://t.co/PgMqvoAc1d
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Birds are chirping, temperatures are rising and the Chicago River is flowing neon green. It must be mid-March in the city. Thousands of revelers flooded the Loop on Saturday for the annual river dyeing and St. Patrick's Day Parade. https://t.co/LUX08i4mQg
Thousands of spectators watched as the Chicago River was dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day, a tradition that dates back to 1962. The Chicago Plumbers Union infused the river with 50 pounds of green dye, which they reassured would not harm wildlife. https://t.co/vXY2xScqDq https://t.co/vXs7poqK6m
#WATCH 🟢 The #Chicago River was dyed green in anticipation of the city's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Interestingly, a secret but environmentally safe dye formula was poured into the river. Initially, it starts as an orange powder, which turns green upon contact with the… https://t.co/YTzFA72Y3g
Chicago kicks off St. Patrick's Day weekend with green river dyeing https://t.co/oxA2RASBDr
St. Patrick’s Day falls on Sunday, March 17, and people in the United States with Irish heritage are already celebrating. Major parades take place in cities around the country, including New York and Chicago, where the river is dyed bright green with vegetable-based dye for the… https://t.co/cDWCSCjqqc
The #ChicagoPolice Department is ready to help you celebrate St. Patrick's Day safely! Officers are stationed throughout the city for the Chicago tradition of dyeing the Chicago River and the 69th Annual Parade. If you see something, say something. Together, we can all celebrate… https://t.co/u0vdSouECV
Happy early St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ See the Chicago River dyed green: https://t.co/kVn53Lx448
🚨New: Chicago River is dyed green ahead of the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. https://t.co/4VCFzS8bNx
WATCH: Chicago River dyed green ahead of the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade https://t.co/OkOuS52fTo
Today's start of the Dyeing the Chicago River Green. Happy St. Patrick's Day Weekend from Chicago. #weather #news #chicago #ireland #StPatricksDay https://t.co/Cgc0T6WbA7
Chicago river dyed green for St Patrick's Day. https://t.co/iyrDs0XsHa
#TODAY Chicago River dyed green by the Chicago Plumbers Union, ahead of the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade https://t.co/Ja0d5oKPt4
Green with envy. || Join us for a front-row seat to the Chicago River’s makeover + celebrate St. Patrick’s Day like a true Chicagoan. https://t.co/MogGVdu7eH
Cheers and Irish tunes rang out across downtown Saturday as thousands of residents and tourists kicked off the festive St. Patrick’s Day weekend in the traditional Chicago way: watching the Chicago River turn from a murky gray to bright green. https://t.co/JDrykqYUGR
Chicago River dyed green to kick off St. Patrick's Day weekend https://t.co/2ePr5v3BcI
🇺🇸 CHICAGO WISHES EVERYONE A HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY... By dyeing their already green river even greener. https://t.co/GoBmMhOTUY
This is how Chicago turns its river green for St. Patrick's Day. They have a "secret recipe" for the dye and use three boats to spread it — the first two boats dump 40lbs of the dye in the river and the third boat mixes it up. It stays green for 24 to 48 hours. https://t.co/Ab8OaSk1Wa
The river running through Chicago turns green with dye ahead of St Patrick’s day https://t.co/aQkcZAA2Ta
The annual tradition of dying the river green that runs through Chicago ahead of St Patrick’s day https://t.co/aQkcZAA2Ta
WATCH: Chicago River dyed green to kick off St. Patrick's Day weekend https://t.co/cBR0Tf8onH
WATCH LIVE | Tune in at 10 a.m. to the dyeing of the Chicago River green ahead of the 2024 St. Patrick's Day Parade! https://t.co/ubH8phmXDU
🔴LIVE: Chicago Dyes River Green for St. Patrick's Day 👉https://t.co/QG3BvuqaTz
Happy Saturday St. Patrick’s Day Chicago ☘️ Lisa Henry (right) has seen every time the Chicago river’s been dyed green. On the flip side, it’s her friend Jen Stull’s first time out here. https://t.co/rWYaBmDZeS
The time has come... the Chicago River will start turning green for the annual Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade 🍀 Tune in to the livestream at 10: https://t.co/JxxPdT2Lat
St. Patrick's Day festivities in Chicago continue Saturday with the river dyeing and downtown parade. https://t.co/NucH41FXOA
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See the Chicago River dyed green — then discover some peaceful alternatives to the St. Patrick's Day madness. https://t.co/CXIohQVVHa
WWWWH of the dying of the Chicago River for St. Patrick's Day. https://t.co/6KSTZVizWH
The Chicago River in the US state of Illinois was dyed green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, which falls on March 17 in celebration of the Irish culture. https://t.co/aSxhf08b6Q
You're in luck: the Chicago River is dyed green this weekend. Get the info on that, and more: https://t.co/cfCXIqpoUm
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Watch live as the Chicago River is dyed green this weekend https://t.co/EacMluBjtU
St. Patrick’s Day 2024: Here’s what you need to know if you plan to experience the Chicago River dyeing and parade in person. https://t.co/89RhlmpDUa
St. Patrick’s Day 2024: Where to watch Chicago River dyeing and parades. More from @rumormill https://t.co/kwvDbmWgdN
The Chicago St. Patrick’s Day tradition of dyeing the Chicago River green is iconic. The history of the green river flows back to the local plumbers union, more than 60 years ago. Why? WTTW News Explains. https://t.co/GsRHVYtOB7 https://t.co/s7vLaSga7K
Your guide to St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago: ☘️ Parades 🍻 Bar crawls 🎸Concerts and more: https://t.co/4yjfBX8WxT https://t.co/fi1XNnW9EA
How a family dyes the Chicago River green for St. Patrick’s Day It’s a Chicago tradition in its sixth decade — the Chicago River is dyed green the Saturday before each St. Patrick’s Day (unless the holiday falls on a Saturday). @rumormill has more https://t.co/DCPGCmjHAH
This week: the dyeing of the Chicago River, St. Patrick's Day parades, North Side Restaurant Week, flower shows and more! https://t.co/pyGdl4d2ok