PHOTOS: Greening of the Fountain

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PHOTOS: Greening of the Fountain

Savannah shows its true color as Forsyth Park fountain dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day

Seventeen pounds of dye is used during the greening of the Forsyth Park fountain in Savannah on Friday. (Sarah Peacock for the AJC)

The greening of the Forsyth Park fountain is an annual tradition held about one week before St. Patrick’s Day. (Sarah Peacock for the AJC)

Family members of parade officers pour green dye into the fountain. (Sarah Peacock for the AJC)

Savannah Mayor Van Johnson smiles for a photo as he pours green dye into the fountain. (Sarah Peacock for the AJC)

Martin “Marty” Hogan, grand marshal of the Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and his family cheer as the first sight of green water comes through the fountain. (Sarah Peacock for the AJC)

Locals and tourists alike flock to Forsyth Park to grab a picture during the greening of the fountain. (Sarah Peacock for the AJC)

Grand marshal of the Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Martin “Marty” Hogan, and his wife, Coleen, enjoy the festivities during the greening of the Forsyth Park fountain. (Sarah Peacock for the AJC)

Everyone sports their best green regalia during the event. (Sarah Peacock for the AJC)

St. Patrick’s Day Parade counselor Christian J. Steinmetz III serves as master of ceremonies. (Sarah Peacock for the AJC)

Students from St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School sing for the parade committee during the greening of the fountain. (Sarah Peacock for the AJC)

Family members of parade officers pour green dye into the fountain and watch as the green hue deepens. (Sarah Peacock for the AJC)

Bishop Stephen D. Parkes of the Diocese of Savannah gives the Benediction during the event. (Sarah Peacock for the AJC)

Children wait their turn to pour green dye into the fountain. (Sarah Peacock for the AJC)

Savannah City Manager Jay Melder (left) and Savannah Mayor Van Johnson take a photo in front of the fountain. (Sarah Peacock for the AJC)

The Savannah Ghost Pirates’ mascot, “Davy,” was on hand to take photos with spectators. The Ghost Pirates are the local hockey team. (Sarah Peacock for the AJC)

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Credit: Sarah Peacock

Seventeen pounds of dye is used during the greening of the Forsyth Park fountain in Savannah on Friday. (Sarah Peacock for the AJC)

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