St. Patrick’s Day in Atlanta features events that run the gamut from outright celebrations to tests of physical endurance. Whether you want to celebrate the Irish with the entire city or support the many thousands of runners that take to the streets of neighborhoods throughout the city, St. Patrick’s Day is a great day to visit Atlanta.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Check out Peachtree Street for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, one of the South’s biggest and oldest celebrations of its kind. The family-friendly parade features more than 2,000 Irish dancers, musicians, balloons, floats, local and Irish dignitaries, the Clydesdales and the world’s largest Irish walking flag. Now located in Midtown, the parade begins at the intersection of 15th and Peachtree streets, continuing south on Peachtree Street.
Celebrations at Local Bars and Neighborhoods
A number of Atlanta bars honor St. Patrick’s Day with special events. Next to Piedmont Park, Park Tavern hosts its annual LEPRE*CON celebration with live bands and green beer all day long. At Atlantic Station, check out ShamRock the Station, one of Atlanta’s biggest family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day celebration with Irish dancing, face painting and balloon art. Head to Virginia Highland for a variety of celebrations at bars throughout the neighborhood.