Tips for Savannah's St. Patrick's Day Celebration

As the city prepares for the annual St. Patrick's Day parade and celebration, we thought we'd share some tips to make Saturday a fun event for all.

PARADE: The Annual Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade winds its way through the heart of Downtown Savannah. The parade begins at Abercorn and Gwinnett and ends at Bull and Harris. Get Downtown early to grab a great spot along the route to take in the festivities. See the parade route on a map: http://www.savannahstpats.com/site/ssp/parade/

PARKING: Parking is at a premium. City parking garages are open, but be prepared for a $15 event fee to park. Street parking will be free, but scarce. Alternatives include one of three city shuttles from Southside, Islands or Westside for only $3. Shuttles run from 8am-11am and return noon-3pm. More info on shuttles: http://www.catchacat.org/CAT_System/NewRoutes/St__Patricks_Day/index.html

LIVE MUSIC: There's plenty of live music to go around. Bands will be performing throughout the day at City Market, Wild Wings, and River Street. Band Lineup here: http://www.savannahstpats.com/site/ssp/bands/

FOOD: There are plenty of restaurants open around town for breakfast and beyond. But, be prepared to wait in line. The city is expecting up to one million people for the event! If you want to check out an annual Savannah St. Patrick's day tradition, head on over to Wesley Monumental Church (Abercorn St. at Calhoun Square) for their PANCAKE Breakfast. Adults $5, kids $3.

Looking for some Irish dishes to make for your own St.Pat's celebration? Check out these traditional dishes: http://www.history.com/topics/irish-recipes-st-patricks-day

WEATHER FORECAST: Saint Patrick's Day: A mix of sun and clouds with a 30% chance of mainly afternoon showers or thunderstorms. Warm highs in the low 80s inland... with low to mid 70s on the Atlantic shore. Saturday Night: Variable cloudiness with a continued 30% chance of a showers or thunderstorms. Mild lows in the upper 50s to around 60.


IRISH PHRASES & TOASTS (sound like you're really Irish):
• Slainte: Cheers! or Good Health! (pronounced 'slawn-cha')
• Erin Go Bragh: Ireland Forever!
• Beannachtai Na Feile Padraig Oraibh: St. Patrick's Day Blessing Upon You!
• Dia Dhuit: Hello!
• Ni Fhaca Me La Fada Thu: Long Time No See!
• Go N-Eiri An T-Adh Leat: Good luck!
• Gabh Mo Leisceal: Excuse me!
• Graim Thu: I Love You!