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AROUNDNEWS • EVENTS • PEOPLE • PLACES • PARKS & RV TRENDSTHE BEND >Edited by Laura MichaelsEVERYONE’S IRISHWhen people think of famous St. Patrick’sDay celebrations, Boston, Chicago andNew York City are probably the first tocome to mind. And while the three havecertainly earned their reputations as thehottest places to sport shamrocks, theyoffer anything but warmth when it comesto the weather. RVers looking to stay toastywhile they toast on Saturday, March 17,should head south to Savannah, Georgia,for the city’s 188th St. Patrick’s Day Parade.More than 350 floats, Irish bands andU.S. military units will participate in thethree-hour parade, which steps off at10:15 a.m. But the celebration actuallybegins about two weeks prior with theGreening of the Fountain in Forsyth Parkand the Celtic Cross Ceremony, amongother activities. The city’s eateries willget in on the action by serving up greengrits. And make sure to stop by Leopold’sIce Cream for a Guinness-flavored treat.For details, call (912) 233-4804 or visitwww.savannahsaintpatricksday.com.The 200-acre Red GateCampground and RV Resortalso awaits travelers and is located lessthan 10 minutes from downtown Savannah.Oversized sites for dual-sided slideoutRVs, full hookups with 30- and 50-amp service and an on-site propane refillingstation are just a few of the amenitiesoffered at Red Gate Campground. Formore information, visit www.redgatecampground.comor call (912) 272-8028.TIME TO EXCELThe Excel Winslow line of fifth-wheels continues to grow as Peterson Industriesrecently introduced its third 31-foot floorplan. An extra-large bathroom and islandkitchen are among the highlights in the triple-slide Winslow 31IKE layout, which has abase MSRP of $67,130. Other features include a microwave with three-burner range,bedroom washer/dryer closet, heated storage, solid surface countertops, 42-inchLCD TV and a hide-a-bed. Winslow fifth-wheels are available in 28- to 34-foot models.For more information, call (800) 368-3759 or visit www.excelrvs.com.8 March 2012 TRAILER LIFE www.trailerlife.comGo To:.comUser GuideContents