Here's some advice from locals on St. Patrick's Day in Savannah. See something missing or have a tidbit you want to add? Submit a tip in the Facebook comment box below.

Don't paint or dye your dog, cat or kid's hair green; it won't come out afterwards and you'll just have to shave them.

Find a way to put valuables in something like a fanny pack. Wallets and purses can be lifted easily.

You can park across the river and take a ferry to River Street, or take the free shuttles from Oglethorpe Mall to downtown. However, with the shuttle it might take you an hour to go from point A to B.

Park at the mall and use the shuttle service to get downtown, or take a cab. Parking downtown during St. Pat's is like driving an SUV through a Cheerio (it ain't going to happen).

Pack a lot of green.

The best way to watch the parade for those who prefer to stay away from crowds... WSAV's live broadcast!!

Bring snacks, bottled water and anti-bacterial hand gel.

Don't forget your cameras, batteries, cell phones and chargers.

Bring cash! The ATM often runs out of money on River Street.

Dress in layers; it may be chilly in the morning, but it heats up during the day.

Don't wear nice clothes because you might get beer spilt on them.

Wear comfortable (but not nice) walking shoes.

Bring tissues for toilet paper because the porta-potties can run out.

No matter how badly you have to go to the bathroom, use a port-o-let or real restroom. Police will arrest you for urinating in public.

River Street is not a bad place for families with children to go during the day on St. Pat's, but they might not want to be there when the sun goes down.

If you are planning on drinking don't drive. Line up some kind of ride home or stay downtown that night.

Be prepared for anything - remember the crazy weather and power outage in 2008? Pack a mini flashlight and carry some cash in case credit card machines are down.