Saint Patrick’s Day is huge in Savannah, Georgia. The town hosted its very 1st St. Patty’s Day parade in 1813, just 80 years after the town was founded. But, Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration isn’t all about green beer or corned beef and cabbage. This genteel city of the South’s rich Irish heritage will be on full display. In fact, it’s the 2nd largest Irish Celebration in the nation!
The famed Forsyth Fountain will turn green. The Savannah Irish Festival, held Saint Patrick’s Day weekend, will feature Irish food, music, and dance groups. A special Saint Patrick’s Day mass will be held at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist at 8AM.
But, the biggest event in town is the annual Saint Patrick’s Day parade. Thousands of people will put on their green and line the streets of Savannah for the world’s 2nd largest parade. Lasting 3 hours, this year’s parade is filled with over 300 different performers, floats, and entertainers. Highlights will include the Irish Air Corps Pipes and Drums direct from Dublin, Ireland, The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, the 282nd U.S. Army Band, and the famous Budweiser Clydesdales. The fun begins 3/17/12 at 10:15AM. For more details on the parade route, visit savannahsaintpatricksday.com/
And, no Savannah Irish celebration would be complete without a stop at Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub. It’s ranked one of the country’s top 10 Irish Pubs. And, it’s been serving up the best Irish food and drink in the city for the past 30 years! Irish favorites include Potato Soup, Corned Beef & Cabbage, and homemade Irish Brown Bread, with a pint of Celtic Ale. Located at 117 West River Street; kevinbarrys.com/
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