Savannah St. Patrick's Day Guide
Savannah does St. Patrick’s Day bigger than almost anywhere on earth. The city has marched a parade for it since 1824 — one of the oldest and largest St. Patrick’s celebrations in the entire country — and every March the whole moss-draped historic district turns green, the fountains run green, hundreds of thousands of people pack the squares, and the party spills for days. Savannah’s Irish roots run deep and real, and the town leans all the way in. It is the single most crowded, most raucous, most transformed the prettiest city in America ever gets. Either you want that or you very much don’t; there’s no middle.
| Cost | free to watch; lodging spikes hard |
|---|---|
| Time needed | a day, or a weekend |
| Best season | mid-March |
| Where | Savannah · Coast Alabama |
📍 Where: Savannah, Georgia · 32.0790, -81.0921
Common questions
When's the best time to visit Savannah St. Patrick's Day?
Best season: mid-March.
How much does it cost?
free to watch; lodging spikes hard. Prices drift — confirm before you go.
How long should I plan for?
Plan for about a day, or a weekend.
Is it actually worth the trip?
Our rating: Non-negotiable. One of the biggest, oldest St. Patrick's celebrations in America, in the most beautiful city in it. Green fountains, packed squares, and a to-go cup in your hand.
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