This St. Patrick’s Day, don your green attire and fun Irish spirit, and check out these fun celebrations happening around Atlanta!
Don’t miss the 137th annual Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade! This event is hailed as one of the oldest St. Patrick’s Day parades in the US and the longest-running event in Atlanta history. Highlights include the renowned Budsweiser Clydesdales, a variety of floats, and extraordinary performances from Bagpipe and Drum Corps, clowns, dancers, drill teams, and more! The parade takes place in Midtown Atlanta on Saturday, March 16th from noon to 1:30. For more information, visit the parade website.
Your whole family will love the St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Paddy’s Irish Pub at Chateau Elan Winery and Resort on Sunday, March 17. Purchase all-access festival tickets, which include delicious Irish fare at Irish food stations, an Irish dance competition, lawn games, face painting, a photo booth, and live music. Adults age 21 and over will have special wristbands to sample Irish beer and other festive beverages. This fun event will begin at noon and conclude at 5 pm. For more information, visit the event website.
St. Patrick’s Day marks one of Suwanee’s most popular events, the Suwanee Beer Fest! Recognized as one of the largest and most popular craft beer festivals in the Southeast US, this fantastic event takes place on Saturday, March 16. Enjoy samples of over 350 craft beers, including debuts of new and hard-to-find brews. Enjoy live Irish music and backyard games, and sample delicious food from dozens of vendors. Tickets are $55 until March 15 and $60 on the day of the event. For more information, visit the festival website.
Head to the Mall of Georgia on Saturday, March 16 at 6 pm for the Shake Your Shamrock event. Enjoy a crafted cocktail, beer or wine from participating restaurants and live entertainment from The Pak and Carpenter Academy of Irish Dance. There will also be bounce houses, giveaways, retailer and vendor booths, and tons of family-friendly activities. For more information, visit the event website.
Celebrate the holiday at St. Paddy’s on Perry in Downtown Lawrenceville, recently named a 2019 Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Festival & Event Winner! The City of Lawrenceville, Local Republic, and McCray’s Tavern on the Square are partnering to bring you the best Irish block party around town. Enjoy delicious beer, traditional Irish foods, and cool treats. Peruse the lovely shops in Downtown Lawrenceville while enjoying live entertainment from The Gentry Celtic Trio, Drake School of Irish Dance, Gwinnett School of Rock, and Sarah Peacock. For more information, visit the event website.
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