Picture this: it's not easy being green.March 17, 2005 Greening of the Fountains in Savannah Savannah, city, United StatesSavannah, city (1990 pop. 137,560), seat of Chatham co., SE Ga., a port of entry on the Savannah River near its mouth; inc. 1789. A rail, fishing, and industrial center, it is a leading southern port for the import and export of a wide variety of manufactured goods. Shipping is a major industry, but tourism is becoming increasingly important. Savannah is the seat of Savannah State Univ. and Armstrong Atlantic State Univ., Ga.Savannah, Ga., hosts the largest annual single-day celebration in the southeastern United States every March 17. St. Patrick's Day draws 400,000 people to the squares of the city for a huge parade and the traditional "greening of the fountains." At the greening ceremony, Savannah's St. Patrick's Day Parade Executive Committee pours green vegetable dye into square fountains, including this one in Forsyth Park, one of Savannah's most recognizable landmarks. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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