St. Patrick's Parade Returns to Midtown in 2022
Parade celebrates Atlanta's Irish community with floats, bands, bagpipes, animal groups and more.
Published: 03/04/22
Meet us in Midtown for the festive return of the St. Patrick Parade on March 12!
Started in 1858 by the Hibernian Benevolent Society, the parade holds the title as the longest running event in Atlanta history, continuing the tradition of celebrating the city’s Irish culture and history.
The parade begins at noon on Saturday at the intersection of Peachtree and 15th Streets and continues down Peachtree to 5th. It concludes at 1:30 p.m.
See a route map here:
Much More than Bagpipes: What to Expect at the Parade
Entertainment from around the city and across the Southeast will include floats, bands, bagpipe & drum corps, children's groups, dancers, animal groups and drill teams as well as Irish and local dignitaries, including city elected officials.
Leading the parade as grand marshal will be World Series Champion Atlanta Braves president, baseball operations and general manager, Alex Anthopoulos.
Returning parade favorites include the Southern States Llama Association, Atholl Highlanders Pipe and Drums, Seed and Feed Marching Band, Twilight Twirlers of Marietta, Happy Tails Pet Therapy and Irish ensembles Carpenter School of Irish Dance, Drake School of Irish Dance, King O’Sullivan Dance School and Atlanta Irish Dance by Burke Connolly.
Make a Day of it in Midtown
- Colony Square Luck of the Square festival begins at 9:30 a.m. just steps away from the beginning of the parade route. The festival will feature live music, beer, food and more.
- The Official 8th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade 5K kicks off at 9:45 a.m. and benefits the Council of Intown Neighborhood and Schools. The run/walk starts and finishes on Peachtree Street near 14th Street. Online registration closes March 10.
- The St. Baldrick’s Foundation's “Brave the Shave” is a head-shaving challenge that benefits the parades charitable partner. Just before the parade steps off at noon, sponsored individuals will shave their heads for childhood cancer awareness, a tradition that began on St. Patrick’s Day 19 years ago.
- Atlanta Professional Fire Fighters' St. Patrick Day Picnic will be happening at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, one block south of the parde route on Peachtree, starting at 1 p.m. Join them for one of their biggest fundraising events of the year!
Getting to the Parade
Parade attendees are encouraged to take MARTA. Arts Center MARTA station provides easy access to the parade route.
Read more information about the parade here.
