St. Patrick's Day in Savannah is a legal city holiday and one of the largest Irish celebrations in the United States, with public processions dating to 1824. Unlike most American cities, Savannah always holds its parade on March 17 itself, drawing crowds that have rivaled New York's in scale.
Its scale and city identity make it one of Georgia's biggest public events.
Savannah holds a distinction shared by almost no other American city: St
Patrick's Day is an official legal holiday there, alongside only Suffolk County, Massachusetts, nationally
The city's parade, focused on Emmet Park and named for Irish orator Robert Emmet, has run since 1824 when the Hibernian Society organized the first publicly held procession, and by 2012 it had grown to more than 360 participating units and a crowd organizers estimated at well over a million people, a scale that rivals New York City's famed celebration despite Savannah's far smaller population
Savannah's parade is unusual among major American St
Patrick's Day celebrations for always running on March 17 itself rather than the nearest weekend
a practice tied to its origins with the Hibernian Society and the city's early Irish immigrant community
many of whom arrived after being freed from debtors' prison to join General James Oglethorpe's colony
Dates TBA · Usually March
Walking from historic district lodging is best.
Green clothing is the norm and widely worn throughout the city, not just by parade participants; March weather in Savannah is generally mild, though a light jacket helps for cooler mornings...
St. Patrick's Day Savannah is easier when valuables are secure and the group knows where to meet if separated.
Savannah
Many carnival moments are public, but confirm paid areas or stands before travel.
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St. Patrick's Day Savannah is listed for March · Spring. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.
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