SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — St Patrick’s Day is one of the busiest times of year here in Savannah, with tens of thousands of people from all over the world visiting downtown for the festivities Savannah-Hilton Head Airport braces for more than 20,000 arrivals ahead of St. Patrick's Day parade; Headed to Savannah's St. Patrick's Day festivities? The latest on traffic, gas prices, weather; Savannah St. Patrick's Day 2025 Guide: The parade, parties and parking -- what to know before you go High temperatures are forecast to reach the 70s to low 80s for the Savannah area. There is also a chance of strong to possibly severe thunderstorms. Let's fast forward and discuss the weekend forecast since there will be numerous St. Patrick's Day events going on in our area. Savannah’s 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. If you only make it to one event, the Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade is the main attraction. Kicking off at 10:15 AM on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Gwinnett and Abercorn streets, this three-hour spectacle features more than 350 marching units, pipe bands, Irish dancers, and even the famous Budweiser Clydesdales. If you’re planning to visit Savannah in March, you’re making a good choice. It’s one of the most popular months of the year! That’s because it’s when the azaleas bloom and when the city hosts its biggest annual celebration — our popular St. Patrick’s Day Parade! Violating just a few city ordinances could hit you hard in the wallet during St. Patrick's Day weekend. MORE CONTENT. Savannah-Hilton Head Airport braces for more than 20,000 arrivals ahead of St. Patrick's Day parade; Headed to Savannah's St. Patrick's Day festivities? The latest on traffic, gas prices, weather; Savannah St. Patrick's Day 2025 All eyes are on the forecast for this coming weekend and St. Patrick's Day. There is one chance of showers and thunderstorms for the upcoming weekend tied to a cold front. The front is the key to the forecast for St. Patrick's Day in Savannah. The main concern is strong gusty winds.The timing at the moment favors Sunday afternoon and evening. This may impact the Hilton Head Island St. Patrick's Day parade. The parade begins at 2pm. Make sure to check back as we pinpoint the rain timing in the days ahead.The weather looks dry for the parade in Savannah on Monday. Below video: Watch the moment the water turns color at Savannah's 2025 Greening of the FountainMORE CONTENTSavannah St. Patrick's Day 2025 Guide: The parade, parties and parking -- what to know before you goSavannah Hilton Head International Airport expecting big crowds for springFull Video: Savannah's 200th anniversary St. Patrick's Day Parade Savannah hosts the South’s largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration, drawing crowds eager to experience its deep Irish heritage, lively parade, and festive traditions. From securing the best viewing spot to embracing local customs, here’s everything you need to know for a memorable day in Georgia’s Hostess City. Savannah-Hilton Head Airport braces for more than 20,000 arrivals ahead of St. Patrick's Day parade; Headed to Savannah's St. Patrick's Day festivities? The latest on traffic, gas prices, weather; Savannah St. Patrick's Day 2025 Guide: The parade, parties and parking -- what to know before you go Celebrate St. Patrick's Day all weekend at Coastal 15. Enjoy Grab & Go bites, a selection of delicious bites, and satellite bars to keep the drinks flowing. Live entertainment fills the air Saturday through Monday, with bagpipers at 5:00 PM on Saturday for an authentic Irish touch. Don't miss out on the fun, the flavors, and the party favors—it's a celebration you won't want to miss. In the days leading up to St. Patrick's Dayaround March 10-16, the pattern looks a bit more unsettled with increased rain chances.Our certified most accurate weather team at WJCL 22 will keep you updated as we approach the biggest celebration of the year in Savannah! Headed to Savannah for the big St. Patrick's Day weekend? Whether you're local or coming from afar, we have a way to check the latest road conditions, flight status, gas prices and the weather. Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is one of the largest in America, right behind New York City and Chicago. Comprised of Irish heritage, wonderful marching bands, traditional dancers, and elaborate floats, people come to Savannah from all over the world to participate in our local parade! Showers and thunderstorms will slowly exit the area Sunday evening. The rain will dry up by midnight, then skies will start to clear.St. Patrick's Day in Savannah will bring sunny skies, gusty winds, and cooler temperatures. The best news of all is no rain is in the forecast! Wind gusts of 25-30 mph are possible Monday morning through the 2025 Savannah St. Patrick's Day (City of Savannah) Parking on Parade Day - There are a number of parking garages in Savannah. Spaces are limited. St. Patrick’s Day Parking Permits for will be available for sale from Tuesday, February 25 to Wednesday, March 12. You can find out more about parking on the City’s website. Transportation -Shuttles: We stay cloudy, muggy, and mostly dry here in Savannah. It is going to be warm with temperatures in the low to mid-70s as the parade kicks off. Highs on Saturday afternoon are expected to reach SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A look at weather for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day parades on Tybee, Hilton Head, and Savannah. Plus, Sunday is a First Alert Weather Day due to the potential for strong storms. SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Barricades, porta potties and no parking signs line downtown streets three days out from the St. Patrick’s Day parade. During a news conference Mayor Van Johnson touted added measures to keep people safe including water barricades placed near River Street and City Market
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