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  1. www.cnn.com › 2022/03/17 › usWhy Chicago dyes its river green for St. Patrick’s Day - CNN

    Mar 17, 2022 · For the last 60 years, enterprising Chicagoans have dyed the city’s river a vibrant green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Thousands of residents turn up to watch the Chicago River light up for ...

  2. www.nbcchicago.com › news › localWhat’s in the dye that turns the Chicago River green? What to ...

    Mar 16, 2024 · "Their environmentally friendly dye formula remains a closely kept secret," Choose Chicago says. Things to do in Chicago Feb 5 When the Chicago River will be dyed green for St. Patrick's Day, and ...

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  4. www.nbcchicago.com › news › localWhat is the Dye That Turns the Chicago River Emerald Green?

    Mar 11, 2023 · When wondering how the coveralls could have turned such a tint, the tale continues, Bailey and his plumbers discovered that it was from to the dye used to detect leaks in the river. An iconic ...

  5. www.chicagomag.com › Chicago-Magazine › March-2014Why Does Chicago Dye the River Green for St. Patrick's Day?

    Mar 13, 2014 · He ordered the entire river colored green for the next parade, a feat accomplished by dumping 100 pounds of the dye into it. The color lasted an entire week. (Today 40 pounds of dye are used ...

  6. abc7chicago.com › why-chicago-dyes-its-river-greenSt. Patrick's Day tradition: Why Chicago dyes its river green ...

    Mar 17, 2022 · Thursday, March 17, 2022. Chopper 7 HD flew over the Chicago River as it was dyed green for St. Patrick's Day in 2022. CHICAGO -- For the last 60 years, enterprising Chicagoans have dyed the city ...

  7. www.nbcchicago.com › news › localChicago River dyeing 2024: When the water will turn green for ...

    Feb 5, 2024 · According to officials, the riverdyeing this year will take place on Saturday, March 16 at 10 a.m.,just one day before the St. Patrick's Day holiday. The Chicago Plumbers Union, Chicago Journeymen ...

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  9. www.timeout.com › chicago › things-to-doDyeing the Chicago River: How They Do It And Why The ...

    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 ...