Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade

From the venue:

On Saturday, March 16, residents and visitors will gather once again in Midtown for the 140th Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade, presented by Irish Network Atlanta and presenting sponsor, The Coca-Cola Company. 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.

This year will also be the biggest it’s been in its 140-year history, with more than 100 units and 3,000 individuals, ranging from floats, bands, bagpipe and drum corps to childrens’ groups, Irish dancers and animal groups. The largest unit: the Big Idaho® Potato Truck, which weighs more than 4 tons and is the largest potato on wheels. Grand Marshal: media legend and trailblazer Monica Pearson. Special guest: Irish soccer legend Niall Quinn.

The parade will begin at noon sharp at the intersection of Peachtree Street and 15th Street and will continue down Peachtree to 5th Street, concluding at 1:30 p.m.