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In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, the city of Chicago dies the Chicago River green annually. (Linus Hoeller)
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The event is a favorite for countless locals and tourists, who see it as an opportunity to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day an extra time – as it was conducted on the Saturday preceding the holiday. (Linus Hoeller)
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Aside from whacky traditions, Chicago is also renowned for its architecture. But the lengthy and cold Midwestern winter drives down tourist numbers in the off season. (Linus Hoeller)
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They dyeing began around 10 am and lasted about an hour. (Linus Hoeller)
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Guiness beers prominently featured at the ceremony – both in terms of sponsorships, and in the hands of visitors. (Linus Hoeller)
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A Chicago Police officer takes a picture of the green river from aboard a CPD boat. (Linus Hoeller)
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The city insists the dye is entirely biodegradable, and it disappears a few days after the river is colored. (Linus Hoeller)
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The green river slowly flows past the two landmark Marina Towers in downtown Chicago. (Linus Hoeller)
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Visitors cram onto the historic DuSable drawbridge which marks the end of Chicago’s “Magnificent Mile.”
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Two kayakers paddle through the newly greened Chicago River. (Linus Hoeller)
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Downtown Chicago was frigid on this March morning but nonetheless very busy. (Linus Hoeller)
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The completed work: The Chicago River lies almost neon green after tons of die are successfully mixed into the water. (Linus Hoeller)
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Thousands, many in the holiday spirit, came out to watch the spectacle after two years without publicly announced dyeings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Linus Hoeller)