Booming down Telfair and Broad Street, families members, college students and couples of all ages lined the streets to gather in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day on Friday afternoon, March 17.
With 130 entries last year, a wide range of parade floats from small businesses to city officials participated in this year’s event – causing the parade to run for two hours long.
As children shouted “candy,” adults greeted and waved to community friends and Irish American Heritage Society dignitaries.
Attendees traveled from several counties in the CSRA to partake in the lively celebration, and explore downtown Augusta’s local businesses.
Supporters of Ed Lowery advertised his campaign for representing District 6 for Richmond County’s School Board. Photo by Liz Wright.Local jetski rental business “Reserve and Ride” participated in the 2023 St. Patrick’s Day parade. Photo by Liz Wright.Band members from the Academy of Richmond County march in time at the St. Patrick’s Day parade. Photo by Liz Wright.Augusta’s Pedal Pub also participated in the parade and showcased their cycling skills. Photo by Liz Wright.Several vehicles from GaSCar, an antique automobile club, drive along with the parade route with honking horns. Photo by Liz Wright.Augusta Christian students throw footballs to children as they pass by in the 2023 St. Patrick’s Day parade. Photo by Liz Wright.The Augusta GreenJackets’ mascot waved to enthusiastic children as his crew drove along. Photo by Liz Wright.Students from Bayvale Elementary School also marched in the parade in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Photo by Liz Wright.Representatives from Doc Savage Heating and Air Conditioning wave to onlookers. Photo by Liz Wright.Dancers from Cross Creek High School step in time to marching band music. Photo by Liz Wright.Savannah River Junk Removal representatives wave and toss candy to children as they pass. Photo by Liz Wright.Rapid Restoration Auto Detail representatives yell “Happy St. Patrick’s Day” and hand out candy as they walk past attendees. Photo by Liz Wright.Westside dancers showcase their skills at the 2023 St. Patrick’s Day parade. Photo by Liz Wright.Many retro cars honked and played music as they drove in the parade. Photo by Liz Wright.The Augusta Hurling Club tossed around a ball to each other as they walked downtown in this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade. Photo by Liz Wright.Many participating shriners were seen waving, driving and smiling at attendees as they advanced in the parade. Photo by Liz Wright.Pirates waved and excited children as they went by in the St. Patrick’s Day parade. Photo by Liz Wright.Participants were seen waving as they represented their different troops from the American Heritage Girls. Photo by Liz Wright.Mr. and Mrs. Augusta University waved and smiled as they drove past in a red mustang. Photo by Liz Wright.Lucy C. Laney ROTC students marched and shouted chants as they advanced in the parade route. Photo by Liz Wright.The Marshal’s Office drove multiple cars in downtown’s St. Patrick’s Day parade. Photo by Liz Wright.Augusta’s Fire Department drove decorated vehicles through this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade. Photo by Liz Wright.Augusta University’s mascot and cheerleaders waved, fist bumped and hugged as they walked in the parade on Saturday afternoon, March 17. Photo by Liz Wright.Irish American Heritage Society members were seen scattered about 2023’s St. Patrick’s Day. Photo by Liz Wright.Past dignitaries waved on their parade float as they passed by onlookers. Photo by Liz Wright.Augusta shriners drove different vehicles and honked their horns as they sped through downtown’s streets. Photo by Liz Wright.Rick’s Cancer Kickers represented the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as they tossed candy in this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade. Photo by Liz Wright.Students from T.W. Josey High School dance and step to the beat as they participate in the Irish American Heritage Society parade. Photo by Liz Wright.A participating bicyclist spreads smiles and bubbles as she rides past children watching the parade. Photo by Liz Wright.Representatives from the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians waved and handed out candy as they walked past attendees. Photo by Liz Wright.
Liz Wright started with The Augusta Press in May of 2022, and loves to cover a variety of community topics. She strives to always report in a truthful and fair manner, which will lead to making her community a better place. In June 2023, Liz became the youngest recipient and first college student to have been awarded the Georgia Press Association's Emerging Journalist of the Year. With a desire to spread more positive news, she especially loves to write about good things happening in Augusta. In her spare time, she can be found reading novels or walking her rambunctious Pitbull.
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