Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade & Events 2024

St. Patrick's Day celebration in Atlanta is centered around the traditional annual parade in the city center. This is one of the USA's oldest and largest St. Patrick's Day events. Thousands of residents and tourists come to watch the procession. In 2024, the parade is scheduled for the eve of St. Patrick's Day - March 16.

The Parade (March 16, 2024)

The parade will start at 1:30 pm, marching along Peachtree from 15th to 5th St in Atlanta's Midtown. One of the most popular family-friendly events in the city includes more than 4,000 musicians, dancers, and Irish culture enthusiasts, lots of celebrities and local leaders, about 15 community bands, and decorated floats. One of the main highlights of the parade is a five-story St. Patrick balloon. Another highlight is the world’s largest walking Irish flag displayed down Peachtree Street. There are also many clowns, bagpipe & drum groups, children, drill teams, and others.

Atlanta's St. Patrick's Parade was first held by the local Hibernian Benevolent Society in 1858, which makes it the oldest in Atlanta and one of the oldest in the U.S. Numerous Irish organizations of the Southeast participate in the parade including Clan Na Gael, the Hibernian Benevolent Society, the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH), the Fire Emerald Society of Metro Atlanta (FESMA), the Irish Information Center, and the Metro Atlanta Police Emerald Society (MAPES). There are also many non-Irish participants; St. Patrick's Day celebrates Atlanta's diverse cultural backgrounds so that everybody can be Irish on that day.

St. Patrick’s Parade 5K (March 16, 2024)

Additionally, before the parade, you can participate in a run. The distance that participants need to cover is 3,1 miles (5 km). The route begins and finishes on Peachtree Road and winds through Midtown, Piedmont Park and finishes on the parade route on historic Peachtree Street. The finish of the run takes place in front of Fado’s Pub Midtown. Participants aged 21 and over receive one free beer. Additionally, snacks will be served, and DJs will create a festive atmosphere. Winners in various age groups will also be determined among the participants. Registration for the run is required in advance.

Suwanee Beer Fest Beer Chaser 5K (March 2, 2024)

Beer enthusiasts should take note of the Beer Chaser 5K. The event dedicated to St. Patrick's Day will take place for the fourth time. It's a timed race with beer stops. Participants will be tackling the Peachtree Road Race. The event is scheduled for March 2nd, starting at 11 am. Only individuals aged 21 and over can participate in the race. Registration will cost from $55.

Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Block Party (March 15, 2024)

Nightlife enthusiasts and partygoers can celebrate at the Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Block Party on the night of Friday, March 15th to Saturday. Admission tickets start from $15, providing access to over 25 bars, restaurants, and nightclubs hosting themed parties.