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  1. Mar 16, 2019 · Dyeing the Chicago River green for St. Patrick's Day on March 17, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. Brian Kersey/Getty Images The dye itself is an orange powder, derived from an environmentally-friendly ...

  2. Mar 16, 2024 · The river is dyed green each year by the Chicago Plumbers Union, Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local 130, with this year marking their 69th year taking part in the uniquely Chicago tradition.

  3. Mar 15, 2024 · Here are 5 things to know about Chicago’s river dyeing. "Green River" is about to take on a whole new meaning this weekend as the Chicago River once again gets dyed green for St. Patrick's Day ...

  4. Mar 11, 2023 · The Chicago Plumbers Union, Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local 130, says its been dyeing the Chicago River green in honor of the city's St. Patrick's Day celebrations for nearly 68 years. And the ...

  5. Mar 17, 2022 · The Chicago River has been dyed green for St. Patrick's Day since 1962. John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune/AP. A crew of six dyes the river. The dyeing process itself is surprisingly simple: It takes ...

  6. Mar 5, 2024 · When Richard J. Daley was mayor of Chicago, he wanted to turn Lake Michigan green in honor of St. Patrick's Day. He was persuaded to dye the more manageable Chicago River instead, with the same ...

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  8. Mar 10, 2023 · City workers use vegetable dye to turn the Chicago River green for St. Patrick’s Day in 1976. The first person entrusted with turning the river green was William J. Barry, a Chicago port ...

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