Savannah Morning News and savannahnow.com are happy to announce the launch of the 2013 SavannahNow St. Patrick's Day mobile website and apps for iOS and Android mobile devices.
Click here to download the free St. Patrick's Day mobile app for iOS/iPhone.
Click here to download the free St. Patrick's Day mobile app for Android/Google devices.
Featuring round-the-clock live mobile coverage of the festivities from our team of more than 30 reporters, photographers and videographers on the ground, the SavannahNow St. Patrick's app will keep you in the know about any last-minute schedule changes, public safety issues, parking availability, free WiFi hotspots, toilet locations and where all the best parties are happening.
The app also provides unlimited real-time access to the thousands of photos and hundreds of videos that will be captured by SMN staffers and volunteers throughout the festival.
Other features include:
- Comprehensive and continuously updated event schedule, including official City of Savannah ceremonies, happy hours and parties, concerts, family activities and last-minute gatherings.
- Locate and receive directions to the nearest city parking garages, public toilets, free WiFi locations and ATMs, based upon your current location.
- Locate and receive directions to the nearest restaurants and pubs, hand-curated and reviewed by SMN food columnists for cost and quality, and including feedback and ratings from other app users.
- Add your own places to the map to share hidden finds.
- Login easily and securely using your Facebook or Twitter account, or create a new account on the fly.
- Capture and share photo and videos with all app users, or only with users you approve to be your friend.
- Send and receive "Shout" messages with other users about what you're doing, and where the most fun is happening.
- Check-in at downtown restaurants, bars and retailers to receive exclusive offers and deals.
- Integration with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and FourSquare.
- Push notifications from Savannah Morning News staffers about important festival updates, weather and safety alerts, and last-minute deals and discounts.
- Parade route and directions.
- Live weather radar.
Additional features and content will be added as St. Patrick's Day 2013 approaches. In the meantime, be sure to RSVP to the festival on Facebook here.