Tybee Island Events and Festivals

Tybee Joy Vacation Rentals is a locally owned vacation rental company based on Tybee Island, Georgia. Our team provides updated information on Tybee Island events and festivals to help guests plan their stay around the island’s most popular celebrations. As a local business, we stay closely connected to the community and annual traditions that define the Tybee experience.

Annual Events on Tybee Island

Tybee Island hosts a variety of annual events, festivals, parades, and cultural celebrations throughout the year. Signature events include beach festivals, holiday parades, art shows, live music gatherings, and long-standing island traditions that reflect Tybee’s coastal culture and community spirit. Visitors planning a Tybee Island vacation can find seasonal events happening year-round, from spring and summer beach celebrations to fall festivals and winter holiday events.

Tybee St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Often seen as Tybee’s informal welcome to spring, the Tybee St. Patrick’s Day Parade brings Irish spirit and coastal charm together in one lively island tradition. Typically, held the Saturday before Savannah’s official St. Patrick’s Day parade, this festive community event winds through Tybee Island with spirited floats, local groups, and plenty of green, blending hometown pride with relaxed beach energy.

Tybee St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Often seen as Tybee’s informal welcome to spring, the Tybee St. Patrick’s Day Parade brings Irish spirit and coastal charm together in one lively island tradition. Typically, held the Saturday in March before Savannah’s official St. Patrick’s Day parade, this festive community event winds through Tybee Island with spirited floats, local groups, and plenty of green, blending hometown pride with relaxed beach energy.

Savannah's St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Held annually on March 17, the Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade is one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the country, filling historic downtown with Irish tradition, marching bands, and festive energy. Visitors staying on Tybee Island can often take advantage of convenient shuttle services to attend the parade.

Tybee Island Beach Bum Parade.
Tybee Island’s most legendary water fight is making its splashy return this MAY! The Tybee Beach Bum Parade transforms the island into wave of pure coastal fun. Locals and visitors show up in their most outrageous beach-bum outfits as the streets fill with music, laughter, and plenty of friendly water battles. It’s one of Tybee’s most beloved traditions.