Everything you need to know about St. Patrick's Day at Eastern Wharf!
Parking
Park on street, at the City of Savannah’s Eastern Wharf Garage, or with our secure monitored parking and enjoy easy access to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Route! We recommend taking E President St. or the Truman Parkway to get to 301 Passage Way.
Walking from Eastern Wharf to the parade is a breeze, just cross General McIntosh Blvd. and turn right on Broughton St., or follow the Riverwalk to an access point across Bay St.
Monitored self-serve parking will be offered from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. in 2 lots at Eastern Wharf. Please follow the signs to the lot attendants. All vehicles will need to be moved by 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, March 16th.
On Saturday, March 16th, monthly pass holders will be allowed exclusive access to their garages until 8 a.m. The City parking garages will open to the general public at that time.
Cars are parked at the owner’s risk. Park your vehicle, lock it, keep valuables out of sight, and exit the garage. No tailgating is allowed from vehicles and no loitering in the garage.
All City parking garage rates, including the Eastern Wharf Garage, will be $25 per day. On-street parking will be free on Saturday, March 16th. Click here for more information.
Arriving by boat? Dock at the City of Savannah’s Eastern Wharf 700 ft. of public dock space — first-come, first served (No reservations accepted).
On street parking is allowed in legally marked spaces. Only two grass lots will be open for monitored valet parking, no others will be open.
Violators will be towed at owner’s expense.
Connect Savannah
St. Patrick's Day After Party
Connect Savannah will be throwing an After Party at Eastern Wharf following the 200th Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
The event is free and open to the public with an add-on VIP ticket available for those who want access to parking, food and drink, and other perks! Click here to purchase tickets.
The party will include live music by Outlaw Gypsy, access to Squirrel’s Pizza (with a full bar!) and Latin Chicks Food Truck.
Shuttles
Old Savannah Tours will provide shuttles from Midtown and Tybee Island that will drop off at the intersection of General McIntosh Blvd. and Pilot St. on Friday, March 15th and Saturday, March 16th. Shuttles are $25 per person and cash only. Visit oldsavannahtours.com for more information on the shuttles.
Thompson Savannah
Thompson Savannah’s mobile bar will be set up from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. to help you kick off the festivities, along with some specials from Stevedore Bakery.
bar by fleeting will open at 12 p.m., and Bar Julian is serving drinks and food from 11 a.m. to midnight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Walking from Eastern Wharf to the parade is a breeze, just cross General McIntosh Blvd. and turn right on Broughton St., or follow the Riverwalk to an access point across Bay St.
The parade begins promptly at 10:1 a.m., but road closures will start as early as 6:30 a.m. Make sure to take a look at the road closures map before you leave! For more information on route specifics, security, and more, follow the City of Savannah on Facebook.
Yes! Eastern Wharf is in the To-Go Cup Zone year-round, but the zone will also be extended out to Victory Dr. on Saturday, March 16th.
Spend some time at Eastern Wharf! We encourage you to shop at our local businesses, including Thompson Savannah, bar by fleeting, Squirrel’s Pizza, Syd Nichole, and Honeysuckle Gelato.
In addition, we will be hosting the Connect Savannah Parade After-Party from 2-6 p.m. More details coming soon!
Report this immediately to the nearest police officer, firefighter, or EMS personnel, security officer, OR call 911. We will make every effort to locate and reunite you with your loved one. Snap, Save, Share – take a photo of your children on parade day in the outfit they are wearing so we can share this image quickly!
In addition to the public restrooms located in the City’s Eastern Wharf Parking Garage, the City provides public restrooms and port-o-johns along the parade route.