![Time – Lapse Video Shows Chicago River Turning Green](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/03/river.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Time – Lapse Video Shows Chicago River Turning Green
The city of Chicago has died the Chicago River green for St. Patrick's Day since 1962, the idea of then - Chicago mayor Richard J. Daley.
The process involves the dumping of a green powder by numerous boats, which then disperse the powder through the water, turning it green.
Click here to see the steps involved in 'greening' the Chicago River.
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