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2008 Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade 
FAST  FACTS

What: The Atlanta St. Patrick's Parade and St. Patrick's Family Festival is held each year in downtown Atlanta. The 2008 Parade is Atlanta's 127th since 1858. This is the 150th Anniversary of the first Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta's St. Patrick's Celebration.

Who: The Parade is staged by Atlanta St. Patrick's Parade Inc. and is an outgrowth of the 150 year old Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta's St. Patrick's Parade. The "Parade Committee" is made up of members of Atlanta's Irish Societies. The Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Foundation augments the Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade by raising awareness and giving financial support.

Where: The Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins at 12:00 noon, starting at Peachtree Street and Ralph McGill, proceeding down Peachtree past Woodruff Park, then left on Decatur to Pryor and right on Pryor through Underground Atlanta and the huge Underground Atlanta Festival where there will be free entertainment and vendors! The parade disbands on MLK.  See Route Map Attached - Click Here

Calendar: (Subject to changes and many additions)

St. Pat’s Parade Pig Jig 1/2 Way to St. Pats Saturday, Sept  20, 2008 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm American Legion Hall - 3905 Powers Ferry Road (by Chastain Park) (See Map on Pig Jig Page) Adults $15 - U10 free Registered Volunteers $10.00  St Pat Pal Signup - Entry Free CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

Thursday - March 12, 2009
11:00 am - Fr. O'Reilly Memorial Mass & Wreath Laying

Friday - March 13, 2009
7:30 am - Irish Chamber of Commerce USA Breakfast - World Trade Center 
6:00 pm - Hibernian Ball (HBSA)

Saturday March 14, 2009
9:00 am - Underground Atlanta Irish Breakfast/Parade Parking
10:00 am - Underground Atlanta Opening Performance
12:00 noon - 127th Atlanta St. Patrick's Parade - Peachtree Street
2:00 pm - Family Festival at Underground Atlanta

Sunday March 15, 2009
Underground Atlanta Festival & Entertainment 

Monday March 16, 2009
Underground Atlanta Festival & Entertainment 

Tuesday March 17, 2009 - St. Patrick's Day
10:30 am - St. Patrick's Mass - Cathedral of Christ the King
Underground Atlanta Festival & Entertainment 

On the Web: http://www.stpatsatlanta.com

Media Contacts
Ed Moran 404-295-5242
Nancy Logue 678-754-5834
stpatsparade@earthlink.net