GHS's 2009 Georgia Days Parade

 

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 Thousands of elementary school students participate in the annual Georgia Day Parade

Thursday, February 12, 2009, 10:30 a.m.
Bull Street from Forsyth Park to City Hall, Savannah

 

The Georgia Historical Society Library and Archives will not be open for research in observation of Georgia Day.

 
Elementary school students join dignitaries, costumed characters, and local citizens in a colorful parade through the squares of Bull Street in a Georgia Day tradition. The parade begins at Forsyth Park and continues north on Bull Street, ending at City Hall with greetings from the Mayor and other dignitaries as well as Banner Competition awards presentations to the students. Thousands of elementary school children participate annually.

 

Teachers, to get information about participating in the parade click here


Free and open to the public

 

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For a full listing of Georgia Days events, click here.  

 

Click here to view WTOC's broadcast of the 2008 Georgia Day Parade! 


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