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Green rivers are St . Patrick ’ s Day traditions
Even though the first color associated with St . Patrick , the patron saint of Ireland , was blue , eventually green became the hue of choice to commemorate his work and the holiday established in his honor . Because Ireland is dominated by green , rolling hills , the country is affectionately known as the Emerald Isle . And green clothing and decorations have become the standard each March during St . Patrick ’ s Day festivities .
It is one thing to drink a green beer or paint a green shamrock on your cheek , but dyeing an entire river green is an immense and awe-inspiring homage to St . Patrick ’ s Day . Since 1962 , the vast undertaking of dyeing a river a bright shade of green has been a St . Patrick ’ s Day tradition in Chicago . Tom Rowan , a 76-year-old retired
Photo by Benjamin Rascoe on Unsplash police officer , handles the task , and his methods are top secret . The Chicago River has been transformed into a verdigris waterway every year , with the exception of 2020 , when COVID-19 halted holiday plans . However , someone other than Rowan managed to dye portions of the river green in 2020 .
While the Chicago River is the most prominent green river on St . Patrick ’ s Day , others currently emulate the same effects or have done so in the past . The Irish Marching Society decided to bring the tradition to Rockford , Ill ., and dye Rock River last year . San Antonio , TX ; Savannah , GA ; Indianapolis , IN ; Charlotte , NC ; Tampa , FL ; and Washington , D . C . all have dyed various rivers green . In 2020 , city officials in Dublin , Ireland , intended to dye the River Liffey green as well .
Nontoxic dyes and environmentally safe products are used to produce the green hues . Some stick around for a few hours , while others may last for days until they dissipate . While they last , green rivers can produce dramatic effects that are fun to behold . n
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