CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 13: The Chicago River flows through downtown after it was dyed green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day on March 13, 2021…
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 13: The Chicago River flows through downtown after it was dyed green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day on March 13, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The dyeing of the river, a St. Patrick’s Day tradition in the city, was cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was reported to be cancelled this year but the city approved a last-minute early-morning clandestine dyeing to keep the usual spectators at bay. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 13: The Chicago River flows through downtown after it was dyed green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day on March 13, 2021…
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 13: The Chicago River flows through downtown after it was dyed green in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day on March 13, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The dyeing of the river, a St. Patrick’s Day tradition in the city, was cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was reported to be cancelled this year but the city approved a last-minute early-morning clandestine dyeing to keep the usual spectators at bay. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
General Chairman of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade James Coyne joined Bob Sirott to talk about the tradition of dyeing the Chicago River and what is used to turn it green. To find out more about the parade, click here.
Bob Sirott's acclaimed broadcasting career has spanned nearly five decades and has included stints at WMAQ, WBBM-FM, WLS, WGN and various television stations. (Click for more.)