Coverage dated March 14, 2024 to March 15, 2024

Chicago River dyed green to kick off St. Patrick's Day weekend

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Chicago kicked off St. Patrick's Day weekend with the decades-old tradition of dyeing the Chicago River green.

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ABC 7 Chicago
St. Patrick's Day events kick off in Chicago as partygoers get head start on celebrations (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Mar 14, 2024
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description
When do they dye the river green? Chicago events this weekend include the river dyeing on Saturday morning and much more for St. Patrick's Day!
Fox7 Austin
Chicago River dyed green to kick off St. Patrick's Day weekend (opens Fox7 Austin)
Published Mar 15, 2024
Fox7 Austin's feed description
Chicago kicked off St. Patrick's Day weekend with the decades-old tradition of dyeing the Chicago River green.
Fox5 Atlanta
VIDEO: Chicago River dyed green to kick off St. Patrick's Day weekend (opens Fox5 Atlanta)
Published Mar 15, 2024
Fox5 Atlanta's feed description
Chicago kicked off St. Patrick's Day weekend with the decades-old tradition of dyeing the Chicago River green.
KYMA Yuma
Chicago River dyed green for St. Patrick Day (opens KYMA Yuma)
Published Mar 15, 2024
KYMA Yuma's feed description
The Chicago Plumbers Union has been carrying out the tradition for for decades, with Saturday's transformation marking the 69th year.
NPR
Dyeing the Chicago River green is a St. Patrick's Day tradition. How did it start? (opens NPR)
Published Mar 15, 2024
NPR's feed description
For more than 60 years, Chicago has turned its downtown river green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The annual tradition actually has its roots in a big problem for the city: sewage.
FOX 29 Philadelphia
WATCH: Chicago River dyed green to kick off St. Patrick's Day weekend (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published Mar 15, 2024
FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description
Here's how you can watch the Chicago River dyeing live as the Windy City kicks of St. Patrick's Day weekend celebrations.
Fox32 Chicago
WATCH: Chicago River dyed green to kick of St. Patrick's Day weekend (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published Mar 15, 2024
Fox32 Chicago's feed description
Here's how you can watch the Chicago River dyeing live as the Windy City kicks of St. Patrick's Day weekend celebrations.