Special Events in Savannah

January
Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Day Celebration
Held the third weekend of January
912-236-4898
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Savannah celebrates the life and times of this Civil Rights pioneer.

Taste of Savannah
912-232-1223
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Tempt your taste buds! Restaurants and caterers serve samples of their best menu items that are representative of Savannah. Writers and editors from national food magazines judge the culinary and decoration competition while guests select the Guest Choice Award.

February
Georgia Heritage Celebration's Colonial Faire and Muster
912-651-2125
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The celebration of the founding of the Colony of Georgia in Savannah on February 12, 1733 by James Edward Oglethorpe has been a tradition among Georgians since 1734. The Celebration encourages a better understanding of, and appreciation for, Georgia history. Various events seek to promote the study and preservation of the state's rich history and the historical sites, documents, and other materials which offer a window on that past.

Black Heritage Festival
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Cultural and intellectual activities including dance performances, musical concerts, lectures, art exhibits and more.

March
St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
Held March 17
Location: Savannah Historic District
912-232-3448
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It isn't easy being green - unless you're Savannah. How do you manage more than 250,000 weekend guests? You throw the South's most famous and the southeast's largest St. Patrick's Day Celebration. The Savannah Historic District marks its St. Patrick's Day's Celebration with festivities along the waterfront and a parade on March 17 where the streets are lined with revelers in green, and cocktails and grits are dyed to match.

April
International Festival
912-525-5050
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The annual international festival celebrates the college's international art community and shares it with the entire Savannah community. Highlights of the event include international cuisine at "Cuisine from Around the World," dance demonstrations, music, a global fashion show and art and cultural displays.

N.O.G.S. Tour of Hidden Gardens
912-961-4805
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Admission Charged
This walking tour includes eight walled gardens plus the award-winning Massie School Garden, one of the Garden Club's community projects. Different private gardens are selected each year for their excellence of design, historical interest and beauty.

May
Savannah Seafood Festival
912-234-0295
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Surfin' on the Savannah River with sensational seafood, live entertainment, daily beach party bash and much more.

Savannah Shakespeare Festival
912-234-9860
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City Lights Theatre performs live Shakespeare classics, dance performances, Kids for Kids Theatre and more.

June
First Saturday on the River
Held on the first Saturday of the month
Location: River Street
912-234-0295
This event, held on the fist Saturday of June and features local art, crafts, entertainment and food on beautiful historic River Street.

Savannah Asian Festival
912-651-6417
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Volunteers from many Asian organizations, including Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Indian, Korean, Thai, and Pakistani, plan this public festival to showcase the talents of the Asian community in Savannah. The festival features activities such as food booths selling Asian delicacies, cultural booths with demonstrations, art and educational hands-on workshops in Chinese Calligraphy and Painting, Henna Skin Decoration, Korean Games, and Filipino Bamboo Pole Dancing; and fascinating performances of Asian dance, music and martial arts.

July
Fourth of July on the Waterfront
Held on the fourth of July
Location: On the Waterfront
912-234-0295
Fantastic fourth celebration featuring artists from around the region, food, fun and fabulous fireworks over the Savannah River.

Fourth of July Fireworks on the Beach
Held on the fourth of July
Location: At the beach
800-868-2322
Tybee Island's Independence Day celebration with fireworks on the beach.

August
First Saturday on the River
Held on the first Saturday in August
Location: River Street
912-234-0295
This event held on the first Saturday of August and features local art, crafts, entertainment and food on beautiful historic River Street.

September
Savannah Jazz Festival
912-232-2222
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A wonderful week long celebration of blues and jazz that promotes, preserves and perpetuates this exquisite art form through performances by great musicians throughout the coastal empire.

October
Oktoberfest
912-234-0295
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It's an oompah stomping, dachshund dashing, bratwurst tasting and beverage toasting weekend with your friends on the river. Featuring arts and crafts, live entertainment, oompah bands, wiener dog races, fabulous food and much more!

November
Savannah Harbor Boat Parade of Lights
912-201-2201
Location: On the waterfront
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Bring the family to enjoy the kick-off of the Savannah Harbor Holiday Series on the waterfront. Over 60 festively decorated yachts and sailboats parade along the Savannah River followed by a fireworks extravaganza.

December
Christmas on the River
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Dash your way to River Street for a merry holiday. View a Christmas parade with carolers, bells, and Santa; also featured are displays of arts and crafts.