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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)
Thursday - March 12, 2009 Friday - March 13, 2009 Saturday March 14, 2009 Sunday March 15, 2009 Monday March 16, 2009 Tuesday March 17, 2009 -
St. Patrick's Day On the Web: http://www.stpatsatlanta.com Media Contacts
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