St. Patrick’s Day is a time of vibrant celebration, where everyone’s a little bit Irish!
If you’re planning to be near Beaufort for St. Patrick’s Day 2024, here are some must-attend events to immerse yourself in the festive spirit, complete with parades, parties, live music and plenty of GREEN! 🍀🍻 🌈 🇮🇪 ☘️
1. Savannah’s 2024 St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 16th, 2024
- Starting @ 10:15 a.m. from the intersection of Gwinnett and Abercorn
- Immediately following the Celebration of Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Floats and marching units will hit the streets at 10:15 a.m.
When it started in 1824, the parade was more of a military spectacle, with soldiers from different regimens marching in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Except for major wars, including the Civil War and World War I, Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day parade has run nearly every year for the past 198 years.
The parade begins at Gwinnett and Abercorn streets, just east of Forsyth Park and will travel along Abercorn Street to Broughton Street, where it will turn right towards East Broad Street. It will continue north on East Broad Street to East Bay Street and proceed down Bay until it reaches Bull Street, which it will turn on and continue down until it reaches Madison Square on Harris Street.
Other Events in Savannah include:
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March 8
It’s a tradition in Savannah to dye all of the fountains green and it all starts with everyone’s favorite – the fountain in Forsyth Park. During this ceremony, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal pours green dye into the water with the help of friends and family. Noon. Free and open to the public.
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March 9
Tybee Island is hosting the first parade of St. Patrick’s season on Saturday, March 9th from 3 to 5 pm. Now in its 20th year, the annual Tybee Island Irish Heritage Celebration Parade is two hours of awesome jam-packed with music, marchers and so much more. The family-friendly float fest starts at Tybee City Hall and travels down Butler Avenue to Tybrisa Street. Wear your brightest green garb and get ready to party at the parade!
For more information, visit www.tybeeisland.com/event/tybee-island-irish-heritage-celebration-parade-st-patricks-day-parade/
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March 12
Every year, Irish Catholics join together to celebrate their heritage with family and friends in a ceremony at the Celtic Cross Monument located at Emmet Park on Bay St. The ceremony honors the Irish in Savannah from the past, present and future. 1 p.m.
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March 15
The Sgt. William Jasper Green Ceremony begins on Bull St. with the Grand Marshal along with military bands as they march to Madison Square for the Ceremony at 4:30 p.m. This formal ceremony will honor Sgt. William Jasper Green and all military with or without Irish descent.
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March 16
Feast Day of St. Patrick’s morning mass takes place at the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist. 222 E. Harris St.
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For more information, visit www.savannahsaintpatricksday.com.
2. The Inaugural Bluffton St. Patrick’s Block Party & Golf Cart Parade on March 16th!
This exciting event promises a lively Block Party featuring Live Music, a Food Court & Beer Garden, Dog Costume Contest, and a Golf Cart Parade.
- The Bluffton St. Patrick’s Golf Cart Parade kicks off at 3 p.m. at Town Hall.
- The Bluffton St. Patrick’s Block Party goes from 3:30 p.m .to 8 p.m. at Oyster Factory Park. Two of the area’s favorite bands, The Horan Brothers and The Chilly Willy Band, keep the live music going all afternoon. The festival features local food vendors and a craft beer garden with Irish and craft beers.
- Guests with dogs are invited to enter their pups in our K9 “Luck of the Irish” Costume Contest. Dress your dog in their finest Irish ensemble—remember, the more festive, the better!
For tickets and more information, visit www.blufftonsunsetparty.com or contact Bear Foot Sports at 843-757-8520.
3. Join us for Hilton Head Island’s IRISHFEST, a two-day celebration.
- ☘️ Saturday, March 16
2nd Annual Irish Concert in the park
– Celebration Park, 4-7 p.m. - ☘️ Sunday, March 17
~ SC’s Oldest St. Patrick’s Day Parade! ~
Hilton Head Ireland St. Patrick’s Day Parade
– Pope Avenue, 3 p.m.