Watch Live: The Chicago River Turns Green for St. Patrick's Day
An annual tradition took place Saturday on the Chicago River, as the Chicago Plumbers’ Union dyed the river green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.Frigid temperatures greeted partygoers on Saturday morning, with wind chills hovering around zero degrees when the boats hit the water. Things won’t warm up much during the day, with highs rising into the low-20s and wind chills remaining in the teens.
For those braving the cold temperatures to get to downtown, the dyed river can be seen from Upper Wacker Drive, as the Chicago Riverwalk will be closed throughout the day Saturday.
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