Details for Saturday, March 12's events in downtown Chicago.
St. Patrick’s Day is next week, but the fun gets started early in Chicago. Dyeing the Chicago River green — a 60-year tradition — and the downtown parade — a 65-year tradition — return for the first time since 2019. Both events, which were canceled the past two years because of the coronavirus pandemic, take place Saturday.
The city is expecting an influx of people to celebrate the events, so here’s what you need to know if you plan to experience them in person.Chicago River is dyed green the Saturday before each St. Patrick’s DayThe dyeing process stretches from Orleans Street almost three quarters of a mile east to Columbus Drive. It’s a much wider area than pre-COVID years.
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