As the world gears up to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, the Chicago River was for one more time seen glowing in vibrant green hues as the city opens up its celebrations. As per a report by the St. Patrick's Day weekend celebrations are officially here, with an iconic Chicago tradition kicking off festivities Saturday morning as the Chicago River was dyed green. Beginning shortly after West Loop and Fulton Market. Bandit; Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Bandit on Two, the second floor of Bandit, on Saturday, March 15, 2025. From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., ticket holders can enjoy a private event featuring a standard open bar with mimosas and well cocktails, passed bar bites, and festive green décor and swag. The Chicago River is glowing a bright emerald green Saturday as the city kicks off its St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Thousands of cheering onlookers clustered along downtown bridges as members The Chicago River is glowing a bright emerald green Saturday as the city kicks off its St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Thousands of cheering onlookers clustered along downtown bridges as members of Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union Local 130 began dumping containers of dye into the river from motorboats Saturday morning. CHICAGO — Thousands flooded the streets of downtown on Saturday morning to watch the Chicago River turn emerald green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day 2025. The annual tradition has been An iconic annual Chicago tradition is just moments away from beginning, as the Chicago River dyeing is set to take place to kick off weekend St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. 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. On Sunday, the South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade will set off at noon from 103rd and Western Avenue.. ABC7 Chicago will broadcast the Saturday parade downtown.. Chicago River goes green 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 The Chicago River was once again dyed a vibrant shade of green as the city kicked off its annual St. Patrick's Day festivities.. On Saturday, thousands of spectators who gathered along the banks and on bridges erupted into cheers as members of the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union Local 130 sprayed dye into the water from boats. The Chicago River dyed green for St. Patrick's Day (view from the 41st floor of Swissotel Chicago). Courtesy Alani Vargas The Chicago River will be transformed into a green hue on Saturday, March The Chicago River is dyed green as part of annual St. Patrick's Day festivities Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) Follow along as the Chicago River dyeing turns waters green for St. Patrick's Day The Chicago River will be dyed green beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, according to city officials 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. Ha llegado el día de una de las tradiciones más reconocibles de Chicago, el río Chicago se tiñe de verde esmeralda vibrante en celebración del Día de San Patricio. The tradition of dyeing Chicago’s river green for St. Patrick’s Day Uncover the history behind Chicago’s green river and the festivities surrounding St. Patrick’s Day Published: March 14, 2025, 11:41 a.m. MDT The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green as the city opens its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations By The Associated Press March 15, 2025, 2:42 PM The Chicago River is dyed green as part of annual St. Patrick's Day festivities Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Chicago. The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green as the city opens its A second St. Patrick's Day parade was scheduled for Sunday on Chicago's South Side. Credit: AP The Chicago River is dyed green as part of annual St. Patrick's Day festivities Saturday, March 15 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
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