Viewfinder: Chicago River Dyed Green

The river has been dyed on St Patrick’s Day every year since 1962.
An aerial view of the Chicago River as it winds its way through downtown Chicago after being dyed green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day on March 16th, 2019.

Viewfinder is Pacific Standard’s daily photo feature, showcasing one image from the news.

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