Savannah will host the 201st annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Monday, March 17, 2025. The Savannah celebration is one of the largest in the nation, and this year's Grand Marshal is James "Jay" Burke III.
The parade will begin at 10:15am at the intersection of Gwinnett and Abercorn, immediately following mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Check out the full parade route below.
DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE. Plan ahead for a designated driver or rideshare service. Shuttle and parking information is below; carpooling or using the shuttle is highly recommended.
Parade Day Shuttle
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Subaru Parking lot at Enmarket Arena from 7am to 10pm (Purchase/reserve here.)
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Tanger Outlets in Pooler from 7:30am to midnight (Purchase/reserve here.)
City Parking Garages
- MONTHLY PASS HOLDERS: On parade day, Monday, March 17th, 2025, monthly pass holders will be allowed exclusive access to their garages until 8:00 AM
- GENERAL PUBLIC: City parking garages will open to the general public at 8:00 AM
- Visitor Day Passes are not valid in parking garages & lots during the festival.
- Residential Decals are prohibited on St. Patrick's Day. Residents are required to pay to park in the garages.
- Due to the parade route closures, vehicles parking in some garages will not be allowed to exit until after the parade ends.
- Cars are parked at the owner’s risk. Park your vehicle, lock it, keep valuables out of sight, and exit the garage. No tailgating from vehicles and no loitering in the garage.
- Parking payments are made on exit
- Lost ticket: flat rate - $42.00
Where to Watch
Click here for bleacher seats along the route that are available for purchase, and learn more here about watching from parks and squares along the route. If you plan to watch the parade from one of the viewing areas without reserved seating, it is recommended that you arrive EARLY in the day.
Be safe and have fun!
The City of Savannah is providing these 7 Golden Rules for a Safe & Fun St. Patrick's Day Weekend:
- Be Green, Keep It Clean – Use trash & recycling bins
- Keep It Family-Friendly – Respect others
- Park Responsibly – Arrive early & plan ahead
- Follow Guidelines – Stay off monuments & follow safety rules
- Celebrate Safely – Party smart & look out for friends
- Stay Aware – Report suspicious activity
- Know the Time – Stay ahead with time-sensitive closures/restrictions.
If you don't plan to attend the parade, you can catch a livestream on local Savannah stations, their websites, and Facebook.
Take a look back to 2023 when Grice Connect got a behind the scenes look at all the 'shenanigans'!
