It’s party time in Savannah, but no party tents, coolers, folding chairs or outside drinks other than bottled water will be allowed in a dozen square blocks of downtown during Vice President Mike Pence’s weekend visit for the St. Patrick’s Day parade that draws huge crowds to Georgia’s oldest city.
Some locals are worried the security measures will throttle any enjoyment at the heart of the spirited Irish celebration.
Police and local officials on Wednesday outlined strict limitations that will be imposed along a relatively short portion of the 2.25-mile parade route during Pence’s visit Saturday. But it’s an area popular with parade-goers that includes City Hall and two of downtown Savannah’s oak-shaded public squares.
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