It’s almost time to paint the town GREEN, Atlanta! With St. Paddy’s Day around the corner, we’re looking for ways to celebrate this fun, lucky holiday! And the perfect celebration has gotta be: The Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade!
And this definitely isn’t the first time the city’s celebrating with shamrocks and rainbows! This fun-filled parade just happens to be Atlanta’s longest-running event… ever! With the first Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day parade occurring in 1858, it’s not just an Atlanta classic event, but it’s also one of the oldest St. Patrick’s Day parades in the entire U.S.!
What can attendees expect at Atlanta’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade?
On top of a great time, the St. Patrick’s Parade is full of entertainment and activities!
The parade attracts individuals and groups from around the city and the South including:
- clowns
- floats
- bands
- Bagpipe & Drum Corps
- dancers
- drill teams
And SO much more! All groups are encouraged to participate as long as their unit is appropriate for a “family” event.
Can I come to this event if I’m not Irish?
Of course! St. Patrick’s Day is a fun day for everyone to celebrate together!
The Parade is organized by Irish Network Atlanta, which aims to connect Irish-born and Irish American professionals and those who have an interest in Ireland within the Atlanta metro and surrounding areas; to promote other Irish organizations, especially those organizations with charitable status!
But it’s not just for Irish people or people with Irish heritage!
Okay I’m in! What’re the details?
When: March 15, 2025 from 12pm – 1:30pm (rain or shine!)
*Be sure to arrive by 11am for best viewing opportunities along the route.
Where: The parade officially steps off on Peachtree Street in Midtown
*MARTA use is encouraged. Get off at the Midtown or Arts Center stop!