The dyeing of the river for St. Patrick’s Day drew an eclectic crowd to downtown Chicago on Saturday. Nadine Freiheit, 52, drove from her home in Mazeppa, Minnesota, for the revelry.

Chicago soaks in St. Patrick's Day weekend traditions The Chicago River was running bright green on Saturday, as it does every St. Patrick's Day weekend.

The concerts have become a summer tradition. They draw crowds above and below the Belmont Avenue Bridge that spans the North Branch of the river between North Center and Avondale.

The Chicago River is just hours away from turning green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day, though high winds may put a damper to the celebration for some.