St. Patrick’s 2015 Savannah Family Events/Parades include Tara Feis Irish Celebration; Where to Meet the Budweiser Clydesdales; Irish Bowling
The Greening of the Forsyth Park Fountain, parades on Hilton Head Is., Tybee Is. & in Savannah and our favorite event, Tara Feis Irish Celebration, will be here soon.
FREE, Family-Friendly Tara Feis Irish Celebration
Saturday, March 14, 2015
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Emmet Park (east end of Bay Street)
Presented by the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs
Free and open to the public
For information about the 2015 St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, visit savannahga.gov/savstpat
The non-alcoholic family-friendly feis (pron. FESH) – or festival – will be a feast for the eyes, ears and palate, with live performances, food, art activities, crafts and games hosted with Irish ceremony, tradition and hospitality. The festival is held each year in the beautiful Emmet Park located in heart of downtown Savannah.
Festivities begin at 11 a.m. with an official Irish opening ceremony. For more information call 912-651-6417.
This event is a free, non-alcoholic event geared towards families and children.
Tara Feis 2015 Schedule of Events
Main Stage
11:00am Opening Ceremony, Presentation of the Colors, Irish National Anthem, American National Anthem, Official Remarks
11:30am Irish Dancers of Savannah
12:15pm Dublin Firefighters Pipe and Drum Band
12:30pm Harry O’Donoghue
1:15pm FullSet
2:20pm Glor Na Daire Academy of Irish Dance
2:45pm Meet Full Set
3:10pm Frank Emerson, Carroll Brown and Harry O’Donoghue
4:00pm FullSet
4:55pm Closing remarks
Children’s Stage
11:30am – Conrad Hartz Puppets
12:00pm Glor Na Daire Academy of Irish Dance
12:45pm Savannah Stage Company
1:15pm Magic Marc
1:45pm Irish Dancers of Savannah
2:30pm Conrad Hartz Puppets
3:00pm Magic Marc
3:30pm Savannah Stage Company
4:00pm Stage Closed
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More St. Patrick’s Day Events
MEET THE BUDWEISER CLYDESDALES
The iconic Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Savannah & will make multiple community appearances. The hitch team and red wagon will appear at various St. Patrick’s Day parades, as well as other neighborhood events, where consumers can interact with the hitch team.
WHEN:
Thurs. March 12, 4-6PM Full hitch in Fort Stewart @ Fort Stewart Military Base on 6th street
Fri. March 13, Noon Folds of Honor scholarship presentation @ Southern Eagle Distributing, 1320 US Highway 80W, Savannah
Fri. March 13, 4-6PM—Full hitch in Old Town Bluffton, S.C. at Calhoun St.
Sat. March 14, 3 PM— Full hitch at St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Tybee Is. Parade begins at City Hall, proceeds down Butler Ave. to Tybrisa St.
Sun. March 15, 3 PM— Full hitch at St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Hilton Head Is. Parade begins at Pope Avenue
Mon. March 16, 10AM-6PM— Budweiser Clydesdales stable viewing @ Southern Eagle Distributing, 1320 US Highway 80W Savannah
Tues. March 17, 10AM— Full hitch at Patrick’s Day Parade in Savannah. Parade begins at Gwinnett & Abercorn streets
FREE IRISH DANCE LESSONS
Legacy Irish Dance in Savannah is offering 4 FREE weeks of classes for the months of January, February & March 2015 to children wanting to give Irish dance a try. Anyone who participates is also invited to join in the Savannah St. Patrick’s Day parade on Tues. March 17. Details here.
FREE GREENING OF FOUNTAIN
NOON Friday, March 13, 2015
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee’s annual Greening of the Fountain takes place in Forsyth Park at the main fountain on the north side. The Greening ceremony has evolved into a popular event, as the attendance grows larger every year. The children are the focus of the Greening and a special kind of Irish magic culminates when the fountain water turns from clear to green, ensuring a “young-at-heart” experience for everyone.
FREE TYBEE ISLAND IRISH HERITAGE PARADE
3PM Sat. March 14, 2015, Butler Ave., Tybee Island
FREE HILTON HEAD ISLAND ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
3PM Sun. March 15, 2015. This is a more lowkey, laid-back parade than Savannah’s. See the parade route here.
FREE ST PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
10:15 Tues. March 17 2015. See the parade route here. Show up early to get a spot along the route.
Find a spot to watch the Savannah St. Patrick’s Day parade near The Melting Pot Savannah, Ga. on Broughton Street. The Melting Pot of Savannah’s full bar will be open 3/17 at 8am for Bloody Mary’s, Mimosas, coffee etc. Closed for dining.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY IRISH BOWLING
Ancient Order of Hibernians’ Irish Road Bowling Tournament
10AM Sat. March 21 @ Hutchinson Island Racetrack
Cost: $15 if you register before March 18; $20 day of
Learn more here.