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Watch the Chicago River turn green for St. Patrick's Day ☘️

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Since 1962, the Chicago Plumbers Union Local 130 have dyed the Chicago River green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. A time-lapse video shows exactly how it's done.
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· 18 hours ago

It's a tradition that dates to 1962: The Chicago River dyed green for St. Patrick's Day.

Chicago River dyed green for St. Patrick's Day
The Chicago River has been dyed a bright shade of green, kicking off the city's St. Patrick's Day festivities.
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· 19 hours ago

The Chicago River turns green for St. Patrick's Day. This time-lapse video shows the handiwork of the Chicago Plumbers Union Local 130, who've been dying the river for 55 years. The dye typically lasts for 24 to 48 hours. Video: Lindsey Engelbert

Things that turn green on St. Patrick's Day
Every year on St. Patrick's Day, we all see green. Green clothes, green parades and green landmarks around the world.
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Watch the murky water of the Chicago River turn bright green for . Here's how it happens:

How the Chicago River is dyed green for St. Patrick's Day
Members of the Chicago Plumbers Local 130 UA-sponsored crew explain how they dye the Chicago River green for St. Patrick's Day.
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· 21 hours ago

Chicago River dyeing! 💚

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· 20 hours ago

Update: The River is now totally for The dyeing process is complete and for the next 24 to 48 hours the luck of the will run thru.

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· 14 hours ago

Deadly, Happy celebration!

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The Chicago River turns green for St. Patrick's Day. This time-lapse video shows the handiwork of the Chicago Plumbers Union Local 130, who've been dying the river for 55 years. The dye typically lasts for 24 to 48 hours. Video: Lindsey Engelbert
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No one does better than .

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· 15 hours ago

Gallery: Annual greening of the Chicago River draws visitors downtown on St. Patrick's Day via

St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Chicago
St. Patrick's Day festivities in Chicago on March 17, 2018. 
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· 16 hours ago

Always love seeing the Chicago River turn green 💚

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