| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | March 14, 2026, 1 p.m. |
| Last Updated | March 14, 2026, 1 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/watch-time-lapse-shows-the-chicago-river-turning-green-for-st-patricks-day/3908042/ |
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St. Patrick’s Day celebrations have officially kicked off in Chicago, and the
party started with the dyeing of the Chicago River on Saturday.
The iconic event takes place on the Saturday prior to St. Patrick’s Day, with
the Chicago Plumbers union putting a special dye into the river to give it an
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