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Chicago River dyed green for St. Patrick's Day celebration

Chicago resumes its 59-year tradition of dyeing the river green on St. Patrick's Day after the celebration was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Chicago River flows through downtown after it was temperately dyed green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day, Chicago, Illinois, March 13, 2021. /VCG

The Chicago River flows through downtown after it was temperately dyed green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day, Chicago, Illinois, March 13, 2021. /VCG

People view the Chicago River after it was temporarily dyed green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, Chicago, Illinois, March 13, 2021. /VCG

People view the Chicago River after it was temporarily dyed green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, Chicago, Illinois, March 13, 2021. /VCG

Passersby take selfies with the emerald green Chicago River, Chicago, Illinois, March 13, 2021. /VCG

Passersby take selfies with the emerald green Chicago River, Chicago, Illinois, March 13, 2021. /VCG

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