SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – The Savannah St. Patrick’s Day parade is about for Tuesday, with exercise anticipated to start as early as 5 a.m. downtown.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 17 – What you want to know:
Parade Route – The parade begins at 10:15 a.m. at the intersection of Abercorn and Gwinnett streets. Here is the map of the full route:
Running of the Squares – Several years in the past, the City of Savannah instituted the “Land Rush” for sq. set-up alongside the parade route. Calhoun, Oglethorpe, LaFayette, Johnson, Wright, Madison, and Chippewa Squares are alongside the parade route. At 6 a.m. on the morning of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, City and Security employees will “officially” open the squares to parade-goers.
Squares on the parade route – Taylor, Oglethorpe, Lafayette, Johnson, Wright, Madison, Chippewa.
Keeping the Squares Green – The City of Savannah encourages everybody to do their half to preserve the squares clear and litter free. They ask anybody planning to attend the parade to convey their very own trash luggage. Styrofoam coolers, cups, and glass are all prohibited.
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Viewing areas and bleachers
Organizers mentioned these planning to watch the parade ought to arrive early to declare a spot, both in a sq. or alongside a road. Starting Monday evening at 5 p.m., parade-goers might arrange folding chairs solely to reserve their viewing location.
Streets accessible for setup embrace Abercorn, Broughton, Bay and Bull streets.
Bleachers can be found at three areas: close to the Cathedral, on Bay Street and by Colonial Park Cemetery. Seating is restricted.
Parking choices
The metropolis has six parking garages accessible: Bryan Street, Eastern Wharf, Liberty Street, Robison, State Street and Whitaker Street.
Officials will start towing automobiles after midnight Monday going into Tuesday. Drivers whose vehicles are towed should go to Savannah Police Department headquarters on Habersham Street to acquire a launch kind and be taught the place their car was taken.
Police officers and officers might be current all through the occasion.
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Other Celebrations – What You Need to Know:
Sgt. Jasper Green Ceremony – The Sgt. Jasper Green Ceremony might be at 4:40 p.m. on March 16.
St. Patrick’s Day Mass – The day begins with Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 17.
Remember, you may watch St. Patrick’s Day occasions together with Mass and the 2026 Savannah St. Patrick’s Day parade stay on WTOC.com , and WTOC+.
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