Chicago River Turns Green Ahead of St. Patrick's Day
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Kids hand out freebies to spectators as they walk down Columbus Drive during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Geese float on the Chicago River, which was dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day festivities, as passengers ride a boat
Two families who’ve volunteered to dye the river for decades are Butlers and the Rowans
People watch as the Chicago River is dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day festivities
People partake in St. Patrick’s Day festivities in the Loop
In the past 61 years, dyeing the river green has become a well-known tradition despite pushback from environmental groups
A boat travels down the Chicago River as it is dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day festivities in the Loop
The Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day can mean only one thing in Chicago: a bright green river
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