Photos: Chicago River dyed green in surprise move by city's mayor
People catch glimpses of the Chicago River dyed green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day on Saturday, March 13, 2021 in Chicago. Mayor Lightfoot sanctioned the famous river dyeing to proceed Saturday, but the Riverwalk was closed to minimize the number of people gathering due to COVID-19. (Abel Uribe /Chicago Tribune via AP)
Crews on boats begin dumping green dye into The Chicago River on Saturday, March 13, 2021 in Chicago. The river has been dyed a bright shade of green ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, after Mayor Lori Lightfoot reversed an earlier decision not to tint the waterway for second year because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Abel Uribe /Chicago Tribune via AP)
People catch glimpses of the Chicago River dyed green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day on Saturday, March 13, 2021 in Chicago. Mayor Lightfoot sanctioned the famous river dyeing to proceed Saturday, but the Riverwalk was closed to minimize the number of people gathering due to COVID-19. (Abel Uribe /Chicago Tribune via AP)
The Chicago River was dyed green ahead of St. Patrick's Day, Saturday, March 13, 2021 in Chicago. Mayor Lori Lightfoot reversed an earlier decision not to tint the waterway for second year because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Pat Nabong /Chicago Sun-Times via AP)
The Chicago River was dyed green ahead of St. Patrick's Day, Saturday, March 13, 2021 in Chicago. Mayor Lori Lightfoot reversed an earlier decision not to tint the waterway for second year because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Pat Nabong /Chicago Sun-Times via AP)
Beads on a branch are seen along the Chicago River, which was dyed green ahead of St. Patrick's Day, Saturday, March 13, 2021 in Chicago. Mayor Lori Lightfoot reversed an earlier decision not to tint the waterway for second year because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Pat Nabong /Chicago Sun-Times via AP)
A bird flies over the Chicago River, which was dyed green ahead of St. Patrick's Day, Saturday, March 13, 2021 in Chicago. Mayor Lori Lightfoot reversed an earlier decision not to tint the waterway for second year because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Pat Nabong /Chicago Sun-Times via AP)
Sarah Hatfield takes a selfie with a cardboard cutout of her brother Christian, who couldn't visit because of the COVID-19 pandemic, near the Chicago River, which was dyed green ahead of St. Patrick's Day, Saturday, March 13, 2021 in Chicago. Mayor Lori Lightfoot reversed an earlier decision not to tint the waterway for second year because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Pat Nabong /Chicago Sun-Times via AP)
A cleaning crew takes pictures along the Riverwalk, which was closed to the public in the Loop, after the Chicago River was dyed green ahead of St. Patrick's Day, Saturday, March 13, 2021 in Chicago. Mayor Lori Lightfoot reversed an earlier decision not to tint the waterway for second year because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Pat Nabong /Chicago Sun-Times via AP)
People kayak along the Chicago River, which was dyed green ahead of St. Patrick's Day, Saturday, March 13, 2021 in Chicago. Mayor Lori Lightfoot reversed an earlier decision not to tint the waterway for second year because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Pat Nabong /Chicago Sun-Times via AP)
People look at the Chicago River, which was dyed green ahead of St. Patrick's Day, Saturday, March 13, 2021 in Chicago. Mayor Lori Lightfoot reversed an earlier decision not to tint the waterway for second year because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Pat Nabong /Chicago Sun-Times via AP)
People standing on a dock look at the Chicago River, which was dyed green ahead of St. Patrick's Day, Saturday, March 13, 2021 in Chicago. Mayor Lori Lightfoot reversed an earlier decision not to tint the waterway for second year because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Pat Nabong /Chicago Sun-Times via AP)
Jackson Irons looks at the Chicago River in the Loop, which was dyed green ahead of St. Patrick's Day, Saturday, March 13, 2021 in Chicago. Mayor Lori Lightfoot reversed an earlier decision not to tint the waterway for second year because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Pat Nabong /Chicago Sun-Times via AP)
The Chicago River was dyed a bright shade of green Saturday after Mayor Lori Lightfoot reversed an earlier decision not to tint the waterway for second year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
From "Meredith Palmer Day" on "The Office" to green beef on "Bob's Burgers," here are a few of the best St. Patrick's Day-themed episodes from some of your favorite shows.
Guinness, like other Irish stouts, enjoys a seasonal popularity every St. Patrick's Day. It has also been touted as being "good for you," at least by its own advertising posters decades ago.
Guinness, like other Irish stouts, enjoys a seasonal popularity every St. Patrick's Day. It has also been touted as being "good for you," at least by its own advertising posters decades ago.