The 2025 Chicago River Dyeing for St. Patrick’s Day will take place on March 15, with boats spreading eco-friendly dye to turn the river emerald green. Spectators can watch from Upper Wacker Drive or city bridges, with the lower Riverwalk closed. The tradition, started in 1961 by the Plumbers union, remains a closely guarded secret, with other St. Patrick’s Day events including the Archer Ave. and Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parades.
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Maps show Southeast heat advisories, air quality alerts in Midwest
Southeastern states are experiencing high temperatures in the 80s and 90s, with over 58 million people under heat advisories. Meanwhile, the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic face heavy rainfall, with potential flooding, while air quality alerts persist in parts of the Midwest due to Canadian wildfire smoke, affecting visibility and health. Want More Context? 🔎
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