🍀The tradition of dyeing the Chicago River green began in 1962.
🛶It takes about two motorboats and 40 pounds of orange dye to turn the river green.
🧪The dye used is called 'leprechaun dust' and is a top secret formula.
🍃The dyeing of the river is done to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
💚The green color of the river is a symbol of Irish heritage.
Why is the Chicago River green?
—The Chicago River is dyed green every year to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
How do they dye the river green?
—They use a top secret formula called 'leprechaun dust' which is 40 pounds of orange dye.
When did the tradition of dyeing the river green start?
—The tradition started in 1962.
Is the dyeing of the river done in other cities?
—The dyeing of the river is unique to Chicago.
What does the green color of the river symbolize?
—The green color symbolizes Irish heritage.
00:24The video starts with the host mentioning that he has never made it on time for the St. Patrick's Day parade in Chicago.
01:20The host answers the question of why the Chicago River is green. He explains that the tradition started in 1962.
01:52The host reveals that it takes about two motorboats and 40 pounds of orange dye to turn the river green.
02:01The host talks about the top secret formula called 'leprechaun dust' that is used to dye the river green.
02:18The host jokingly offers to perform an Irish jig, but no one is interested.
