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  1. www.nbcchicago.com › news › localHow to watch Chicago River Dyeing for 2024 live – NBC Chicago

    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...

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    • Chicago River Turns Green for St. Patrick’s Day
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  3. www.timeout.com › chicago › things-to-doThe best places to watch the Chicago River dyeing - Time Out

    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.

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  4. www.timeout.com › how-they-dye-the-chicago-river-greenDyeing the Chicago River: How They Do It And Why The Tradition...

    • Why Is The Chicago River Dyed Green?
    • When Did Chicago Begin Its Annual River-Dyeing Tradition?
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    • Has The Chicago River Been Dyed For Any Other Ocassions?

    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 green dye plumbers used to find sewage leaks.

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    The dyeing dates back to 1962 and has always been performed by the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union.

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    Eight people in all, including members of the Butler and Rowan families, who originated the tradition.

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    Shortly after the Chicago Cubs won the World Series in 2016, the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Union dyed a portion of the Chicago River blue.

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  6. www.nbcchicago.com › news › localHow to watch the 2024 Chicago River dye – NBC Chicago

    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?

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  7. www.npr.org › 2022/03/16 › 1086988193St. Patrick's Day: Why they began dyeing the Chicago River green...

    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.

  8. www.usatoday.com › story › newsDyeing the Chicago River green 2024: Date, time, how to watch St...

    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.

  9. 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...