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River dyed green for St. Patrick's Day

Re-watch the full Chicago River dyeing as St. Patrick's Day celebrations kick off

As the 2026 river dye celebration wraps up, take another look at the moment the Chicago River transformed into its iconic bright green color.

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Chicago celebrates St. Patrick's Day

Chicago kicked off St. Patrick’s Day weekend Saturday as crowds gathered across the city for one of its most recognizable traditions — the dyeing of the Chicago River.

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St. Patrick's Day celebrations are underway in Chicago

When will the Chicago River turn green? Date, time, more details

The Chicago River dyeing is slated to take place on Saturday, March 14. The river dyeing is typically held on the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day. This year, the river dyeing starts at 10 a.m. and takes about 45 minutes to complete, with the color lasting a few hours to a couple of days, according to CBS News.

2ND ANNUAL CHICAGO RIVER SWIM RETURNS SEPT. 20 FOLLOWING HISTORIC FIRST YEAR, ESTABLISHING NEW CIVIC TRADITION

CHICAGO, March 12, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Chicago River Swim presented by the City of Chicago and Mayor Brandon Johnson will return for its second annual event on Sunday, September 20, 2026, bringing swimmers back to the heart of downtown Chicago for another landmark civic moment.