| Source | WTTW |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | March 14, 2026, 3 p.m. |
| Last Updated | March 14, 2026, 3 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://news.wttw.com/2024/03/11/wttw-news-explains-why-does-chicago-dye-river-green-st-patrick-s-day |
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Ahhh … St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago.
While for some the holiday may mean green beer and lots of partying, one thing’s
for certain: Chicago’s estimated 200,000 residents of Irish heritage take their
traditions seriously.
And there’s no more iconic Chicago St. Patrick’s Day tradition than dyeing the...