Chicago Plumbers Local 130 dye the Chicago River green Saturday. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Share The dyeing of the river for St. Patrick’s Day drew an eclectic crowd to downtown Chicago on ...
The Chicago River dyeing has taken place, kicking off a weekend of St. Patrick's Day celebrations in an annual tradition that is recognized across the world. While those in downtown Chicago ...
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 ...
St. Patrick's Day brings green decorations, outfits and even beer, so it's only fitting that the nation's county with the most Irish people take it a step further and dye a waterway green.
Just after 10 a.m., a sightseeing boat packed with members of the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130 UA began chugging west, spraying fluorescent green water into the river, continuing a ...
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 ...
Explore the environmental impact of dyeing the Chicago River green for St. Patrick's Day, balancing tradition with ecological ...
The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green as the city opens its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.