Erin Go Bragh in Savannah!
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. Starting at the corner of Abercorn and Gwinnett Streets and concluding at Bull and Harris Streets, the parade lasts about four hours and includes local Irish groups, pipe bands, celebrities, politicians and military units.
This lively celebration has been a tradition in Savannah for more than 190 years. The parade dates from approximately 1824. It features soldiers from different regiments marching through the scenic streets.
The 2022 St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and ceremonies in Savannah rock downtown all month long.
With charity bar crawls, ceremonies to honor the military and festivals all over town to celebrate Celtic heritage, Savannah is sure to have an event everyone will love.
The most popular St. Patty’s parties are on River Street and in City Market and will kick off on Wednesday and Thursday, March 16-17, 10 a.m.-midnight. In addition to Celtic societies and Irish families, the parade features pipe bands and Irish dancers from all over the East Coast. Come to Savannah to celebrate the heritage in our spirited parade through Downtown Savannah.
PARKING:
No parking in the marshaling areas and parade route. Vehicles parked in the prohibited zones will be towed beginning at 6 a.m. the day of the parade.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
- Greening of the Fountain
Friday, March 11 - Tybee Island Irish Heritage Celebration Parade
Saturday, March 12 - Celtic Cross Ceremony
Sunday, March 13 - Savannah Parade
Thursday, March 17 - City Market & River Street Celebrations
Wednesday, March 16-Thursday, March 17
Directions to Savannah from Bluffton, South Carolina:
- Head west on Bruin Rd. toward Boundary St
4 s (79 ft) - Follow SC-46 W to SC-315 S in Jasper County
15 min (10.2 mi) - Continue straight onto SC-315 S
8 min (6.1 mi) - Follow US-17 S to GA-25 Connector S in Savannah. Take the GA-25 exit from US-17 S
8 min (6.7 mi) - Drive to W Bay St.
5 min (1.0 mi)
For detailed parade and event information, visit savannahsaintpatricksday.com.