Parade Info

Savannah St Patrick’s Day Parade Rules and Regulations

1. All entries must provide family-oriented entertainment consistent with this celebration to honor Saint Patrick and Irish American heritage.

2. Attire appropriate to the occasion is required for all participants.

3. NO ALCOHOL is allowed in the parade. No cups or glassware are allowed, only bottled water or canned soft drinks.

4. Each entry shall be responsible and liable for the conduct of all its participants. If an entrant has been warned and continues to violate this rule, they may be diverted out of the parade.

5. No objects may be handed out, distributed, or thrown by any member of the approved parade entrant. If an entrant has been warned and continues to violate this rule, they may be diverted out of the parade.

6. Marching Units must keep pace with the parade and not stop for performances. Performances must be done while moving in a forward direction.

7. Bubble machines, water guns, silly string, throwing confetti or spraying of any fluids is prohibited.

8. No participant may undertake any dangerous or noxious activities in the parade. No cooking or open flames allowed. No profanity (including music) or lewd gestures.

9. The Parade Committee has the right to inspect all units prior to and during the parade for any alcohol or items to be distributed to the parade audience.

10. The driver of each vehicle must have a valid driver’s license and be age 21 or older. The driver must be listed on the approved application. Any changes must have prior approval.

11. Drivers need to remain with vehicles in the staging area.

12. All vehicle entries must be covered by liability insurance to the satisfaction of the Parade Committee and in conformance with the limits on the Vehicle Application. Proof must be provided with the Vehicle Application and proof must be present and in the vehicle during the parade.

13. Float entries must be no longer than 30 feet (for the trailer portion), 10 feet wide, and 12 feet high.

14. Riding Participants are not permitted to jump on and off units/entries while the Parade is in progress. If an entrant has been warned and continues to violate this rule, they may be diverted out of the parade.

15. The Parade Committee reserves the right to regulate the amount and scope of advertisement. Advertising is limited to the applicant, and only to the extent stated in the application approved by the Parade Committee.

16. Applicants who currently hold a political office may be accepted. Signage can only state the name and position held. No campaign buttons, signs, or apparel will be allowed. (To include the term “re-elect”) No candidates for office may apply unless they expressly agree no campaign materials or verbiage will be present on the entry.

17. Approved commercial entries and support vehicles need to be decorated in appropriate St. Patrick’s Day décor.

18. Trolleys may be approved but must be used and not mostly empty. Riders are not to jump on and off in the Parade route.

19. Music may be played in the staging area and during the Parade but not over 90dB to comply with the City of Savannah code 1977, § 9-2036.

20. If any rules were violated in any previous year, approval may be granted for the current year’s parade; however, if there are continued violations, the entrant may be banned from future parades. No refund of the entry fee will be given.

Any further information, please contact the Committee at officemanager@savannahsaintpatricksday.com or at 912-233-4804.