Thousands of locals and visitors enjoyed the St. Patrick's Day Festival on River Street.

This is NEWS 3's Alaina Anderson's fourth year as a live reporter along the parade route.

No matter how big the crowd, Metro Police are out in full force to keep St. Patrick's Day revelers safe.

The city of Savannah puts the finishing touches on preparations for their biggest festival of the year.

Throughout the holiday, the Port Wentworth Police Department is being backed by 13 H.E.A.T. units with officers from all around the state on patrol and at random checkpoints. It?s being called Operat

With thousands of visitors in town for the event, safety is a big concern. Drunk drivers are a major challenge for law enforcement.

Metro Police prepare to keep everyone safe for St. Patrick's Day.

St. Pat's festivities kick off with the greening of the Forsyth Park fountain

In past years, hotel rooms have been booked months in advance.

Members of the public speak out about proposed changes to Savannah's St. Patrick's Day Festival.