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St. Patrick’s Day at Emerald Loop in Downtown Chicago – Seagull’s View of The Green River.

Length
4:20
Published
March 17, 2024
Views
1,025
Shot on
Drone
Season
Spring

The event of turning the Chicago River green for St. Patrick's Day is commonly referred to as the "Chicago River dyeing" or "St. Patrick's Day River Dyeing." This tradition is a hallmark of the city's St. Patrick's Day celebrations, attracting both locals and tourists to witness the river being dyed a vibrant green. This drone footage is the day after the River Dyeing early in the am before the boats and green beers start to flow.

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