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The idea of floating on the Savannah River in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day may seem like an off-the-wall concept, but when you consider that the Savannah Irish came over from County Wexford on boats, the event becomes a whole lot more meaningful.
“When you tie it back to the history, it’s probably the most historical way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day here in Savannah,” said Tara Reese, Savannah Irish Festival 2021 president.
“Let’s have a parade!” said David Moses, founder of Savannah’s Shamrock Ships Flotilla.
This year, Savannahians can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the inaugural Shamrock Ships Flotilla and complimentary Shamrocks Ships Soiree.
|March 10, 2021 at 6:29 AM EST - Updated March 10 at 8:46 AM
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - For the second year in a row, Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations in Savannah will look a lot different than in years past.
The pandemic has forced some organizations to think outside the box. They’ve come up with an activity they say will allow people to stay safe and have fun.
With no parade again this year, members of the Savannah Irish Festival, Rising Tide Experiences, Bernays Inc., SavannahCams.Com, DBC Radio, Savannah Convention Center, Outside Savannah, and the Savannah Harbor Foundation decided they would create their own event on the water.
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