If you’re planning on attending the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Savannah on Monday, here are a few tips for the event. The parade itself starts at 10:15 a.m. at the intersection of Gwinnett SAVANNAH, GA (March 22, 2022) – Savannah Police Department wrapped up its four-day St. Patrick’s Day operations with 17 arrests in the operation zone. “We were extremely pleased with results of the 2022 celebration,” Chief Roy Minter said. “The majority of the visitors were well behaved and enjoyed themselves without excessive over-indulgence or illegal activity. [] March 16: Kick off St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah right with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This main event brings everything together – family, friends and fun. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Savannah, celebrating its 200 th anniversary, is the second largest in the U.S., right behind New York. The parade steps off at 10:15 a.m. at the With the 200th anniversary of Savannah's St. Patrick's Day Parade drawing record crowds over the weekend, law enforcement increased police presence, which resulted in a high number of arrests. LISTEN: Spurred by the New Orleans vehicular attack on New Year's Day, Savannah police plan to add new safety measures ahead of the city's 2025 St. Patrick's Day parade and festivities. GPB's Benjamin Payne reports. As the department does for every St. Patrick's Day parade, Savannah Police Department (SPD) is partnering with state, local and federal partners, said SPD Sgt. Jason Pagliaro, who is the lead of SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Savannah leaders are boosting security for St. Patrick’s Day. With 13 days before the city’s biggest event of the year, public safety officials held a news conference Tuesday to review how they plan keep those celebrating safe. Sergeant Jason Pagliaro with the Savannah Savannah, GA is known for having a huge Mardi Gras type festival on St. Patricks day. I went this year and heard about this that night, but didn't get SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Several law enforcement agencies lined the streets and squares in downtown Savannah last weekend for the 200th anniversary St. Patrick’s Day parade. Mayor Van Johnson s As the crowds arrive, so too do ‘No Parking’ signs, with police warning that cars along the parade route after 4:00 a.m. on St. Patrick’s Day will be towed. See parade route below: “Before we tow a vehicle, we video the closest ‘No Parking’ sign, the tag on the vehicle, and then we tow the vehicle,” said Savannah Police Department SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) -St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are ramping up in downtown Savannah and police are preparing for the crowds. Right now, officers are doing what is known as a roll call. Department officials are briefing officers about what to expect in the night ahead. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - There are just over two weeks until St. Patrick’s Day, Savannah’s biggest event of the year as tens of thousands are expected to celebrate. Ahead of the festivities, Savannah police announced a slew of increased security changes. They include the use of water-filled SAVANNAH, GA (March 20, 2017) – Law enforcement officers made a total of 54 arrests in the Savannah St. Patrick’s Day “Festival Zone”. Forty-four of the arrests were misdemeanors and 10 were felony arrests. The “festival” began at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 14 and ended at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 20. The arrests [] Watch the full press conference in the video aboveSavannah leaders held a press conference Tuesday ahead of the city's annual St. Patrick's Day parade on March 17.Tuesday's main topic was public safety.Because this year's parade falls on a Monday, festivities will begin Friday."It's going to be ongoing throughout the weekend," said City Manager Jay Melder.More coverage:Savannah St. Patrick's With one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the United States, Georgia’s First City knows how to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day right. In addition to Celtic societies and Irish families, Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade features pipe bands and Irish dancers from all over the East Coast – Florida to New York. As the city gears up for the 201st Saint Patrick’s Day parade, the Savannah City Council and Savannah Police Department are collaborating to ensure the safety of all attendees.Mayor Van Johnson referred to the event as "Savannah’s Super Bowl," highlighting its significance and the importance of security.The city approved a plan Thursday to use stacked water-filled barricades, not a single SAVANNAH, Ga. — Above file video: Savannah to implement enhanced security measures for 2025 St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. On Wednesday, City of Savannah officials will share information on cleanliness, parking, transportation, and public safety reminders ahead of St. Patrick's Day weekend. Savannah Police Chief Lenny Gunther talks about a weekend of gun violence ahead of the Savannah St. Patrick's Day celebration. Bryan St Parking Garage. 100 E. Bryan St, Monday – Friday, 9 AM to 7 PM, at 912.651.6477. Please note you cannot exit Bryan St Parking Garage during the parade UNTIL the police department opens the street for vehicular traffic. Eastern Wharf Parking Garage. 301 Passage Way, Monday – Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM, at 912.651.3172; Liberty St Parking The latest on traffic, gas prices, weatherSavannah St. Patrick's Day 2025 Guide: The parade, parties and parking -- what to know before you goHere are just a few things Savannah Police will be looking for, and how much they could cost you:One drink on-street limit: $121Size limited to 16 oz.: $121Drinking from a can, bottle or glass
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