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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. Check out our St. Patrick's weekend festivities! 3/14 Friday Night: Bluegrass by the Pint with local bluegrass band, Swamptooth 6-8:30pm Food Truck: Smashed Savannah burgers and fries 5-8:30 3/15 Saturday: On stage, tunes with DJ Dane 1-4pm Food Truck: Slow Fire BBQ 12-8pm / Cone Ranger ice cream 12-5pm 3/16 Sunday: Live music with Tina & Her Pony 2:30-5pm Food Truck: Smashed Savannah burgers Featured image: Visit Savannah. If you’re Irish, you’re certainly lucky, but if you’re not, you can travel to Savannah, Georgia, and be Irish for the day. The city hosts the country’s third-largest (and the South’s largest) St. Patrick’s Day celebration, swelling with visitors every March 17. 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. Savannah, GA 31404 United States + Google Map Sunday, March 09, 2025; 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Tournament – Saturday March 8 Schedule Friday, March 07, 2025 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 will host the 201st annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Monday, March 17, 2025. The Savannah celebration is one of the largest in the nation, and this year's Grand Marshal is James "Jay" Burke III. The parade will begin at 10:15am at the intersection of Gwinnett and Abercorn, immediately March 16: Kick off St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah right with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This main event brings everything together – family, friends and fun. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Savannah, celebrating its 200 th anniversary, is the second largest in the U.S., right behind New York. The parade steps off at 10:15 a.m. at the On behalf of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, we would like to welcome you to the 201st anniversary of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia. The Irish Catholic community in Savannah have and continue to celebrate the feast of St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland since 1824. The 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off on Friday, March 17 at 10:15 a.m. Photo by Paul Camps, courtesy of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade committee. More than 300,000 people are expected to visit and attend the parade, in which more than 280 floats and marching units will travel through the downtown streets of Savannah. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is in its 196th year. The first publicly-held St. Patrick’s Day parade was in 1824 and organized by the Hibernian Society. “The parade was pretty much established for the purpose of the Irish families celebrating the patron saint of St. Patrick,” explains Norris. On Monday, March 17th, 2025 ONLY the City's to-go cup boundaries will be extended as shown below in the Festival Ordinance Zone, during which time you will be able to have an alcoholic beverage in a 16oz plastic to-go cup on the public right-of-way in the shaded area below. 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. There is no longer a permitted festival. This decision was made in 2021 by the Mayor and Council in an effort to get back to the family atmosphere of the St. Patrick's Day parade. We do however expect a very busy weekend in our social and nightlife districts, so please party responsibly. 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. 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! Savannah's St. Patrick's Day celebration is a lively affair filled with Irish traditions, lively tunes, excitement, and plenty of emerald hues. The St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah is renowned as one of the biggest in the country. From all corners of the Southeast, marching bands, dancers, and elaborate floats make their way to Savannah to join in the festivities. St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah is often called the ‘Super Bowl of the South,’ with thousands flocking to the Hostess City for the weekend-long festivities. “Savannah, it's not the biggest city, but it has a lot of character. And I think that they take a lot of pride in the St. Patrick's Day festival as a whole,” said Savannahian Nick 2025 Savannah St. Patrick's Day (City of Savannah) Parking on Parade Day - There are a number of parking garages in Savannah. Spaces are limited. St. Patrick’s Day Parking Permits for will be available for sale from Tuesday, February 25 to Wednesday, March 12. You can find out more about parking on the City’s website. Transportation -Shuttles: St. Patrick’s Day Mass March 17, 2025 – confirmed Time: 8:00 a.m. Location: Historic District Establishment: Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist Cost: Free Learn More. St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 17, 2025 – confirmed Time: Starts at 10:15 a.m. Location: Historic District Address: Starts at Gwinnett St & Abercorn St Cost: Free
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