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.

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.