The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green as the city opens its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

St. Patrick's Day brings green decorations, outfits and even beer, so it's only fitting that the nation's county with the most Irish people take it a step further and dye a waterway green.

CHICAGO — The Chicago River never has to fear getting pinched on St. Patrick's Day, as it is always bursting with the color green from an annual iconic holiday tradition. Thousands of people ...

The Chicago River is dyed green as part of annual St. Patrick's Day festivities Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Chicago. The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green as the city opens its ...