What time does the city of Chicago dye its river green? St. Patrick's Day tradition on March 14 this year

The first dyeing of the river happened in 1962. The dye itself is not actually green. It is orange but reacts with the water ...

Chicago weather: What to expect for river dye and St. Patrick's Day parade

If you're heading out to watch the Chicago River be dyed green for St. Patrick's Day, you might want to bundle up.

Chicago St. Patrick's Day 2026: What to know about parade, green river dyeing

The 2026 theme "Faith, Peace, & Unity" is inspired by Pope Leo XIV. The parade grand marshal is Father Tom McCarthy, who is ...
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Irish Pubs and Restaurants With Special Food and Festivities for St. Patrick's Day

Every bagpiper in the city must be employed over the weekend leading up to St. Patrick's Day, as the green beer flows and live music and dance enliven restaurants and bars across Chicago.