The Shamrock Society and the City of Chattanooga will kick-off the fourth Annual St. Chatty’s Day Parade by turning the flowing water from the Fireman’s Fountain in front of Courthouse green on Wednesday at noon.
County Mayor Jim Coppinger, Fire Chief Chris Adams, elected city and county officials, The Highlanders Pipe and Drum Band, along with Shamrock Society will officially kick-off Saturday’s Parade with a media event as the water flows green from the Fireman’s Fountain.
"The Annual St. Chatty’s Day parade is a free community event and was organized to bring together our diverse community during the traditional celebration of St. Patrick’s Day in Chattanooga," officials said.
In addition to the Fireman’s Fountain going green, the lights on the Tennessee Aquarium will be green for the weekend to acknowledge the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day in Chattanooga.
The fourth Annual St. Chatty’s Day Parade is Saturday at noon. "The parade is a family friendly event that will bring the best out in our community to celebrate the tradition of St. Patrick’s Day," officials said.
The parade route will begin in downtown Chattanooga at 4th and Market Streets, cross Market Street Bridge to North Chattanooga, continue on Frazier Avenue, and end at Coolidge Park.