142nd St. Patrick’s Parade
March 14 at 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
A tradition that began in the 1800s continues this spring as the 142nd Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade returns to Midtown Saturday, March 14. Presented by Irish Network Atlanta and the Atlanta St. Patrick’s Foundation, the parade remains the longest-running public event in Atlanta history and one of the largest St. Patrick’s parades in the country.
Each year, thousands gather along the mile-long route to watch more than 100 parade units, including floats, marching bands, bagpipe and drum corps, animal groups, Irish dancers, and community organizations. The parade will also host Irish dignitary Patrick O’ Donovan, Irish Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport.
Returning favorites include the Seed & Feed Marching Abominable, Twilight Twirlers of Marietta, Atlanta Irish Dance, Southern States Llama Association, Maynard Jackson High School Marching Band, Drake School of Irish Dance, and The Big Idaho Potato Truck.
The parade will begin at noon sharp at the intersection of Peachtree Street and 15th Street, and will continue down Peachtree to 5th Street, concluding at 1:30 p.m.
The parade is free and open to the public.
