Indianapolis firefighters dye canal green after mechanical issues with fountain
A green St. Patrick's Day after all.
Mechanical issue with a fountain threatened Indianapolis’ traditional Greening of the Canal event Thursday, but the city’s fire department intervened.
Firefighters with the Indianapolis Fire Department used hoses from a firetruck to spray dye into the canal, said Mark Bode, director of communications for the city.
The event took place Thursday from 11a.m. to noon with Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett in attendance and live entertainment from The Indianapolis 500 Gordon Pipers and Laughing Jack.
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As of 1 p.m. Thursday, the Ohio Street Canal Basin, near Ohio and West Streets, was green and the dye was spreading through the water slowly.
A St. Patrick’s Day parade and tent party will take place downtown Friday and the 30th Annual 5K Shamrock Run & Walk will take place Saturday.
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