re: OT: Going to Savannah for St. Patrick's day, any suggestions on do's and don'ts

Depends on your age - when I was in high school and college, River Street was great. Now you couldn't pay me to go down there (especially on St. Pat's). I'm in my forties now and have four kids - we march in the parade every year and do mostly family type stuff but that doesn't mean we don't have a good time. Hanging out in the squares after the parade is fun if you know where to go for booze, food, and bathrooms. I highly recommend Knights of Columbus on Liberty Street at Bull Street - best "pour" in town. They open up the ballroom and there are plenty of bar tenders and room to spread out. Bathrooms too. Doesn't matter if your not a member or Catholic - just remember you love Notre Dame.