This popular nine-day event at Plant Riverside District will offer free live music by more than 30 bands on two riverfront stages, family-friendly activities and photos with Lucky the Leprechaun as well as festive food and drink options for all ages and St. Patrick’s Day-themed merchandise.

The 2023 Shamrocks and Shenanigans festivities will kick off on Saturday, March 11 with a special Shamrock the Riverwalk Lighting Ceremony, led by The Kessler Collection's Chairman and CEO Richard C. Kessler. The Irish Pipe and Drums Corps will perform at 6:30 p.m. and the official lighting ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Park stage. Plant Riverside District’s iconic smokestacks, fountains and other familiar landmarks will be illuminated with green lighting, followed by a live performance by the Nick Poulin Band and an appearance by Lucky the Leprechaun.

Throughout the week, a wide range of artists will perform free live music on Plant Riverside District's outdoor stages daily. Highlights include The Eric Culberson Band on Monday, March 13 at 5 p.m; Voodoo Soup on Tuesday, March 14 at 5 p.m.; the Natalie Goodman Band on Wednesday, March 15 at 6 p.m.; the Parris Island Marine Band on Thursday, March 16 at 2:45 p.m.; and the Rockland County Police Emerald Society Pipes and Drums Band on Thursday, March 16 at 7 p.m. In addition, the Shindig Savannah Dance Group will perform live on Thursday, March 16 at 5:30 p.m.

The fun will continue throughout the St. Patrick's Day weekend with Irish-themed food and drink and family-friendly activities, including photos with Lucky the Leprechaun and fountain shows featuring the Savannah Children's Choir's recording of "Let There be Peace on Earth" and music from "Riverdance."