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Mar 15, 2024 · The iconic event this year takes place Saturday, March 16. The Chicago Plumbers Union, Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local 130, has been dyeing the Chicago River green in honor of the city's...
Feb 23, 2024 · How do they dye the Chicago River green? T he Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130 pours 50 pounds of dye into a quarter-mile stretch of the Chicago River over the course of 45 minutes.
Mar 5, 2024 · The folks who dye the river are usually washing dye out of their hair for a couple of weeks. Has the Chicago River been dyed for any other ocassions? Shortly after the Chicago Cubs...
Mar 16, 2022 · In 1962, Chicago city workers dumped 100 pounds of dye into the river flowing through downtown Chicago. It left the river emerald green for an entire week and kick-started an annual tradition.
Mar 16, 2024 · Here's what to know about the 2024 Chicago River dye and how to watch it live: When is the Chicago River dyeing?
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...
Mar 15, 2024 · Chicago plumbers have been dyeing the Chicago River green for over 60 years. See how to watch the St. Patrick's Day tradition.
Mar 7, 2023 · According to organizers, the Chicago River will be dyed green beginning at 10 a.m. on Sat., Mar. 11, between State Street and Columbus Drive. And at 12:30 p.m., the St. Patrick's Day parade...
Mar 10, 2023 · It’s a Chicago tradition in its sixth decade — the Chicago River is dyed green the Saturday before each St. Patrick’s Day (unless the holiday falls on a Saturday). The dyeing process...
Mar 11, 2023 · The Chicago River dyeing kicked off Saturday ahead of the 68th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The fun will continue this weekend for most in a city, where everyone is Irish -- if only for a...
