Savannah Martin Luther King Day Parade beauties; credit Savannah CVB
Savannah Events
Events held in Savannah unless indicated otherwise.
JANUARY
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Annual parade and city-wide celebration; Savannah; http:/www.king-raleigh.org/natlevent/body.cfm
FEBRUARY
Taste of Savannah
Featuring best menu items from local restaurants and caterers; Savannah International Trade and Convention Center; http://www.savtcc.com
Annual Black Heritage Festival
Annual festival includes a variety of cultural activities focusing on Black heritage; dance performances, musical concerts, lectures, art exhibits and more; Savannah; http://www.savstate.edu
MARCH
Savannah Music Festival
17-day celebration and one of the largest musical events in Georgia; Savannah; http://www.savannahmusicfestival.org
APRIL
Blues and BBQ Festival
Enjoy music, food, drinks, trains and more; Roadhouse Railroad Museum; http://www.savannah-visit.com
International Festival
Annual festival featuring dance demonstrations, music, global fashion show, international cuisine, arts and crafts displays; Savannah College of Art and Design; http://www.savannah-visit.com
Sidewalk Art Festival
Annual festival featuring art by Savannah College of Art and Design students; Forsyth Park; http://www.savannah-visit.com
JUNE
Juneteenth
A celebration featuring music, speech, dance, and community awareness displays; Forsyth Park; Savannah; http://www.juneteenth.com
JULY
Fireworks on the Beach
Tybee Pier; http://www.tybeevisit.com
SEPTEMBER
Joe Turner Football Classic
Annual football game between Savannah State University and another HBCU; Savannah; https://soulofamerica.com/2009-black-college-football-classics.phtml
Savannah Jazz Festival
Week long celebration of jazz and blues music; Savannah; http://www.savannahjazzfestival.org
NOVEMBER
Savannah Film Festival
Featuring independent films and videos from around the world; Savannah College of Art and Design; http://www.scad.edu/filmfest
DECEMBER
Kwanzaa Celebration
Begins 12/26; annual 7-day celebration of African American culture at various locations in Savannah; https://soulofamerica.com/kwanzaa-celebrations.phtml
