If you’re driving into Savannah for the parade, city garages will have a $25-dollar flat fee. It’s important to note that cars parked in certain garages along the parade route will not be able to leave until the parade is over. Garages will open to the general public around 8:00 a.m. St. Patrick’s Day morning. Above file video: Savannah to implement enhanced security measures for 2025 St. Patrick’s Day celebrationsOn Wednesday, City of Savannah officials will share information on cleanliness, parking, transportation, and public safety reminders ahead of St. Patrick's Day weekend.The press conference is scheduled for noon. As tens of thousands of visitors prepare to flood Savannah for the city’s famous St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, local officials are stressing the importance of planning ahead, especially when it comes to transportation and parking.City leaders have outlined several key tips for navigating the festivities, which are expected to draw large Above video: The 2025 Greening of the FountainDownload 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, Ga. (WSAV) — If you’re coming to the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade Monday, the city has a list of rules to follow and disobeying them could cost you. The stars―or some may say shamrocks―aligned perfectly for the record-breaking crowd at last year's Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade fell on a Saturday, and it was the 200th year Time is upon our fair city to cheer another St. Patrick's Day Parade, a Savannah tradition 201 years in the making. Knowing how to navigate town amid various road closures and logistical updates Story by Evan Lasseter, Savannah Morning News • 6d W hile 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 To alleviate vehicle congestion downtown over the St. Patrick's Day weekend, March 14-18, the city has designated three "rideshare geofence" areas for late night drop-offs and pick-ups between 10 SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Avoid the headache of parking in downtown Savannah on St. Patrick’s Day by taking a shuttle. There are several offered this year: Pooler: The shuttle departs and returns 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 The city of Savannah holds its final press conference detailing everything for the 2025 St. Patrick's Day festival Final 2025 Savannah St. Patrick’s Day press conference Shows / Mar 12, 2025 / The city of Savannah holds its final press conference detailing everything for the 2025 St. Patrick's Day festival News 3 Today Celebrations for March 12, 2025 Shows / Mar 12, 2025 / 09:01 AM EDT Set Sail for Savannah's Biggest Celebration!Skip the traffic, forget the parking hassle, and cruise in comfort and style to Savannah's legendary St. Patrick's Day celebration aboard Ohana!Join Outside Brands for an exclusive St. Patrick's Day Cruise departing from Hilton Head Island. Enjoy a stress-free, scenic ride straight to the heart of the festivities - arriving just in time for the (Above: Road closures ahead of St. Patrick's Day in Savannah)Closures for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival begin as early as Wednesday, March 13, with the blocking of all parking lots along River Street.Police will close River Street at 8 a.m. Thursday, March 14, and it will remain closed to vehicle traffic until noon Sunday. Happy St. Patrick's Day! The 200th Savannah St. Patrick's Day parade set off at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, but the celebration started before dawn. As people begin to line the streets, fill the bars and Excitement is building for Savannah's 201st St. Patrick's Day Parade, which is set to take place March 17. Plenty of festivities will take place leading up to the big event.Chairman of the Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee Tim Mahoney said, "There's probably somewhere between 40 and 45 events that the Grand Marshal, his aides and most of the executive committee will attend leading up SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTGS) — The Savannah Tourism Council is preparing for the hostess city's biggest St. Patrick's Day yet. The council reports Chatham County alone has 99% occupancy in hotels. They advise anyone who needs to book still to do so now. NEW: Savannah Shamrocks host 45th St. Patrick's Day rugby tournament for charity St patrick’s day savannah 2025 – St. Patrick’s Day Savannah 2025 promises a vibrant celebration steeped in history and tradition. This year’s festivities build upon centuries of Irish heritage interwoven with Savannah’s unique Southern charm, creating an unforgettable experience for locals and visitors alike. Watch the full press conference in the video aboveSavannah leaders held a press conference Tuesday ahead of the city's annual St. Patrick's Day parade on March 17.Tuesday's main topic was public safety.Because this year's parade falls on a Monday, festivities will begin Friday."It's going to be ongoing throughout the weekend," said City Manager Jay Melder.More coverage:Savannah St. Patrick's
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