The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green as the city opens its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

While St. Patrick's Day isn't until Monday, Chicago's iconic tradition dyeing the river green is happening Saturday. Here is how to watch the event.

The Chicago River was running bright green on Saturday, as it does every St. Patrick's Day weekend. Thankfully, the high winds in the forecast died down as the dye went into the water ahead of the ...

It took the plumbers about 45 minutes to transform the murky gray river to bright green ... Grant Park to watch the downtown Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The half-mile parade, in its ...

CHICAGO - Chicago has long been known for its spectacular St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, and 2025 will be no different. For over 60 years, the city has been transforming the Chicago River into ...

The best place to watch as the river transforms is along its banks between State Street and Columbus, according to the city. The downtown Chicago St. Patrick’s Day parade kicks off at noon Saturday.

NOTE: WGN-TV will be participating in this year’s South Side Irish Parade (see more below). CHICAGO — This side of the Emerald Isle itself, there may be no better place to celebrate St ...

St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago kicks off with the Chicago River dyed green by The Chicago Plumbers Union, Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local 130. The downtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade ...

What does St. Patrick's Day celebrate? Originally ... We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly Chicago Catch-Up newsletter. March 17 marks the supposed ...

CHICAGO — Thousands flooded the streets of downtown on Saturday morning to watch the Chicago River turn emerald green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day 2025. The annual tradition has been ...

Members of the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130 UA dye the Chicago River green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the Loop, Saturday, March 16, 2024. Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Share Get ...

The Chicago River is dyed green as part of annual St. Patrick's Day festivities Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) The Chicago River is dyed green as part of annual St ...