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News Articles: Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade

The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist was one of several landmarks that Savannah's St. Patrick's Day parade passed by. The parade traditionally begins after the conclusion of the cathedral's morning mass.

‘Our heritage runs so deep here’: Savannahians, tourists turn out for St. Patrick's Day parade

The parade was in full force this year, after a muted turnout in 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Savannah St. Patrick's Day parade will pass by several downtown squares, including Lafayette Square, where the fountain's water has been dyed green. The parade will begin after morning mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist, seen here in the background.

Savannah ready for St. Patrick's Day parade, nearly 200 years after its inception

Savannah's St. Patrick's Day parade — one of the busiest in the country — returns Friday at 10:30 a.m., when thousands of revelers will line the streets and squares of downtown for the event, which first began in 1824. But some are already staking out spots, and persevering through the cold that comes with it.

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The new Savannah St. Patrick's Day parade “to-go” cup features illustrations of six local landmarks, including the Forsyth Park fountain.

Recyclable, reusable ‘to-go’ cups unveiled for Savannah's St. Patrick's Day parade

The aluminum cups are meant as an eco-friendly alternative to plastic and paper.

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The City of Savannah has canceled its St. Patrick's Day parade, which draws large crowds annually, in light of the coronavirus.

Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade, Festival Postponed

The Savannah St. Patrick's Day parade and festival have been postponed, Mayor Van Johnson said Wednesday. The festival was scheduled for the weekend,...

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An enhanced security zone goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Saturday ahead of Vice President Mike Pence's visit to the Savannah St. Patrick's Day parade. Security checkpoints for parade-goers will open at 7 a.m.

Savannah Tightens Parade Security For Pence Visit

Security will be tighter at Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day parade this year because of a visit from Vice President Mike Pence. Typically, Savannah...

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