Among all the excitement that constitutes March “madness,”
St. Patrick’s Day is, perhaps, the most eagerly anticipated day of the year for
Savannah’s Irish…and for just about everyone who enjoys lively community
festivals, green pageantry, stout ale, fun food and good music on River Street and at City Market.
Many people sojourn to the city for a “spring break” getaway
at this time. You might decide to begin or end your trip to Savannah at Tybee Island (15 miles from downtown), where the fun starts about a week prior with their
own parade. Old Savannah Tours offers affordable, frequent round trip and one
way shuttles from the island. Visit
Tybeeisland.com for year-round calendar information.
Savannah officials perform a great service keeping the city
from deteriorating into a slushy, slovenly, come-hither Mardi Gras mess.
Families enjoy bringing children to the annual parade in the morning, so it’s a
good idea to tame your inner party animal until after the last float has
drifted out of sight. (about four hours)
There is, however, plenty of time for beaded bliss!
Designated areas are gated for adult carousing, and wrist bands are a required purchase
if you plan to drink alcohol on River Street at this time. Visit catchacat.org for shuttle bus information.
In 2008, the 154th parade through the city’s
historic district was celebrated on March 14th due to concerns from
the Catholic diocese that the event conflicted with religious observations of
Holy Week. The regular parade date returns to March 17th in 2009
and should remain on that schedule until 2160.
SavannahCityDirectory.com is happy to answer any questions
you may have about this local event, lodging, costs, etc… Just email your
questions, comments or concerns to Info@SavannahCityDirectory.com.
Until then,
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back…
S.C.D. is
Georgia Historical Society
