While this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade falls on a Monday, the city of Savannah is still preparing for a full weekend of celebrations in advance of parade day. Each year the celebrations Celebrate St. Patrick's Day all weekend at Coastal 15. Enjoy Grab & Go bites, a selection of delicious bites, and satellite bars to keep the drinks flowing. Live entertainment fills the air Saturday through Monday, with bagpipers at 5:00 PM on Saturday for an authentic Irish touch. Don't miss out on the fun, the flavors, and the party favors—it's a celebration you won't want to miss. St. Patrick's Day in Savannah is legendary, and Zanzibari, in partnership with Stafford Promotions—organizer of Savannah's No. 1 bar crawl—is turning up the celebration with bottomless drinks and an attempt to break the world record for the longest shot-ski. If successful, Zunzibar will donate $26,000 to Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, a Feeding America partner food bank, to fight to With one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the United States, Georgia’s First City knows how to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day right. In addition to Celtic societies and Irish families, Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade features pipe bands and Irish dancers from all over the East Coast – Florida to New York. Shuttles run from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. The drop off location is MLK and Turner in downtown Savannah. Ga. (WSAV) — Avoid the headache of parking in downtown Savannah on St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Day Festival. March 13-14 from 10:00 a.m. to midnight. Of all the festivals and events on River Street and in City Market, none is bigger, better, or greener than the St. Patrick’s Day Festival. Vendors line the street with gifts and goodies, and bands perform live music on stages all over downtown. The only change to CAT's typical fixed-route service is the downtown DOT line will not run on parade day. Shuttles will run from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Riders can purchase their $5 St. Patrick’s Day Unlimited Pass by downloading the Token Transit App for free. Need-to-know info, rules for Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Old Savannah Tours An honor guard leads a group of dignitaries past the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist during the beginning of the 200th anniversary of Savannah's St. Patrick's Day parade, Saturday, March 16 The heart of St. Patrick’s celebrations in Savannah is the renowned St. Patrick’s Day Parade. riverwalk throughout the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day. festivities run from March 14 When it started in 1824, the parade was more of a military spectacle, with soldiers from different regimens marching in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Except for major wars, including the Civil War and World War I, Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day parade has run nearly every year for the past 198 years. 26 th Annual March of Dimes Shamrock Run Set for Friday. Road closures, traffic impacts begin at 5:30 p.m. SAVANNAH – The 26 th annual March of Dimes Shamrock Run 5K will kick-off St. Patrick’s Day festivities on Friday, March 1 in downtown Savannah. The 5K will begin and end in Ellis Square. • The 10 East Savannah and 24 Savannah State/Wilmington Island routes will return to the Island Towne Centre. • The 14 Abercorn will return to the Savannah Mall. Cost: A $3 fare pass provides a ride to the parade and a return trip. Above video: Security in place for Savannah St. Patrick's Day paradeDownload the WJCL App to watch the 2025 St. Patrick's Day parade live: Google Play, Apple. Or watch live on the Very Local appThe return of Savannah's legendary St. Patrick's Day parade will take place Monday, March 17.But that's just one part of the celebration. Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day season comes alive with the greening of the Forsyth Park fountain, Celtic Heritage festival, and annual March of Dimes Shamrock 5K Run. This much anticipated event takes place the on March 1, 2024 as the annual St. Patrick’s Day kick-off event and attracts runners from all over the country. Kick off the St. Patrick's Day festivities in Savannah by joining us for the 26th annual March of Dimes Shamrock Run 5K! The Shamrock Run is fun for all ages and includes a Kids Run prior to the start of the 5K. Costumes are encouraged and four-legged (canine) family friends are always welcome, too! Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee. The Official Site. Twitter Facebook. Parade Pictures. Erin Go Bragh! We are here to promote a festive and responsible St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah! Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is one of the largest in America, right behind New York City and Chicago. Comprised of Irish heritage, wonderful marching bands, traditional dancers, and elaborate floats, people come to Savannah from all over the world to participate in our local parade! Kick off the St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Savannah by joining us for the 28th annual March of Dimes Shamrock Run 5K! The Shamrock Run is fun for all ages and includes a Kids Run prior to the start of the 5K. Costumes are encouraged and four-legged (canine) friends are always welcome! The St. Patrick’s Day Parade, hosted on March 17, 2025, is what many consider to be the quintessential Savannah St. Patrick’s Day experience. Featuring area service members, and marching bands from all over the United States, the parade line-up is jam-packed with delightful entertainment.
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