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Did you know the Chicago River is dyed green on St Patrick’s Day?

It’s hard to miss it…

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The Chicago River is dyed green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day – (James Foster/AP)

The United States of America has long embraced St Patrick’s Day, and the Chicago River is perhaps one of the best examples of that.

Dyeing the river green is a tradition dating back to the early 1960s, and these days thousands gather to watch the colouring take place.

The Chicago River is dyed green to celebrate St Patrick's Day
(James Foster/AP)

Another boat follows the dye to help spread it out.

Boats move through the water as the Chicago River is dyed green for St Patrick's Day
(Erin Hooley/AP)
A boat move through the water as the Chicago River is dyed green for St Patrick's Day
(Erin Hooley/AP)
Two people take a photo in front of the green Chicago River on St Patrick's Day
(James Foster/AP)
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