The annual greening of the Chicago River (Photos)

Photographs from the greening of the Chicago River taken throughout the years - from 2006 - 2012.Photographs from the greening of the Chicago River taken throughout the years - from 2006 - 2012.From orange to green! Photographs from the greening of the Chicago River taken throughout the years - from 2006 - 2012.6 photosView the full slideshow »
Photographs from the greening of the Chicago River taken throughout the years - from 2006 - 2012.

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The unique tradition of dyeing the Chicago River green as part of the St. Patrick's Day celebration in Chicago will be tomorrow, Saturday, March 16 at 10 A.M. This is a spectacular event that happens nowhere in the world. Even the Irish from Ireland come to see this incredible privately-sponsored must-see show.

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Only in Chicago!

The best place to be is along both north and south banks of the river between Columbus Drive and Wabash Ave. Come early and stake your territory - as the area gets crowded fast!

More information: Green Chicago River.

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Ken is a Philippine-born scientist and photography nut who lugs his camera everywhere. He blogs at uncommonphotographers.net.

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