Tagged : St. Patrick’s Day

20 Mar

Savannah: Through the Eyes of an Honorary Resident

by Guest Blogger

Forsyth Park

By Guest Blogger, Lanise Feathersone, “Honorary Resident” Hey all! Well first I bet you’re wondering about my title. Ha! Yes, I’ve made myself an “Honorary Resident”, because I’ve visited so many times!  I’d also love to live there if I’m able to find a career in the area. The first time I visited Savannah, it [...]

14 Mar

Throwback Thursday: Savannah St. Patrick’s Day

by Amy Brock

Denny Herb, center, is flanked by brothers Leonard and Joe on Broughton Street on St. Patrick's Day 1975.

We don’t have just any old festival in Savannah to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. It is a celebration rich in tradition dating back to the first Parade held in 1824. In 1812 the Hibernian Society of Savannah was organized by forty-four prominent Savannah gentlemen for the purpose of tendering aid to needy Irish immigrants. In [...]

13 Mar

Bands to Make you Dance this St. Patrick’s Day Weekend!

by Erica Backus

dancing at st pats

So you’ve got your wristband so you can enjoy the famous Savannah “To-Go” Cup in the festival zones and you have determined a safe way home after the evening’s festivities, now it’s time to decide on the best locations to enjoy live music! For your St. Patrick’s Day listening enjoyment this year, 40 bands are [...]

12 Mar

Rules for Drinking on St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah

by Erica Backus

St. Patrick's Day '08-15

Whether you are Irish or just Irish for the day, Savannah is the place to be for St Patrick’s Day. And like the green waters that flow from our city’s fountains for the holiday, BEER and other celebratory libations will be free flowing for Savannah’s biggest cocktail party. While our community prides itself on our [...]

11 Mar

Getting to the Green

by Erica Backus

Savannah St Patricks Day

Guidelines for parking, riding, shuttling and cabbing it home from the Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Saturday, March 16, 2013 Parking City Public Parking Garage, Cost $15 Parking Garages March 14 March 15-16 March 17 Bryan St. Garage 24 Hours 24 Hours 24 Hours Liberty St. Garage Closes 1 a.m. 24 Hours Closes 5 [...]

26 Feb

Savannah Celebrates its Irish Past with the Vigor of Dublin and the Charm of the South

by Erica Backus

parade

Savannah is known worldwide for its lively and spirited St. Patrick’s Day celebration. March is the time of year when our park fountains and beer taps flow green. Each year, people flock to the Southern city, gussied up in their best greens — boas, beads, buttons and wigs are encouraged — for the second largest [...]

13 Mar

Don’t Push Your Luck – Arrive Alive this St. Patrick’s Day

by Erica Backus

StCAB

The BEST way to have a fantastic St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah is to drink responsibly and travel safe. Below is a list of area cab companies in case you imbibe a little too much holiday cheer. So don’t push the “Luck of the Irish”, don’t drink and drive, and enjoy St. Patrick’s Day in [...]

13 Mar

Helpful Parking Info & Guidelines for Savannah St. Patrick’s Day

by Amy Brock

stpats

Special Notes for the Celebration Thursday, March 15: In order to guarantee monthly cardholders a parking space, public parking will be limited. Friday, March 16: In order to guarantee monthly cardholders a parking space, public parking will be limited until 5pm. Public parking will end at 11pm and re-open Saturday at 6am. Saturday, March 17: [...]