St. Patrick’s Day in Atlanta and beyond
The 132nd Atlanta St. Patrick's Day Parade, featuring performances by the Seed & Feed Marching Abominable and others, might be the biggest bash of the St. Paddy's season, but keep an eye out for other virtual pots of gold. And for St. Patrick's day food and drink celebrations, click here.
Atlanta St. Patrick's Day Parade. Noon-1:30 p.m. March 15. Free. NEW location for 2014: Starts at Peachtree and 15th streets and ends at Peachtree and 5th streets. The parade features more than 2,000 Irish dancers, musicians, floats, local and Irish dignitaries, and the world's largest Irish walking flag. In addition, this year the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales will participate.
More information about St. Patrick's Day Parade in Midtown:
On MARTA: Closest stops are the Arts Center or Midtown rail stations.
St. Patrick's Day Mass: Monday, March 17 at Cathedral of Christ the King
Learn more about Seed & Feed Marching Abominable at seedandfeed.org.
Official web site: atlantastpats.com
SANDY SPRINGS
Sham Rock & Roll at Meehan’s Public House
All Meehan’s Atlanta-area locations hope to get lucky this St. Patrick’s season. The Sandy Springs spot arguably stands out a bit from the pack with its Sham Rock & Roll party. Guests can support the St. Baldrick’s Foundation for Childhood Cancer by having their head shaved or simply donating to the charity. Of course, copious beer and cocktail specials will flow. Some patrons coat their tummies with Meehan’s barbecue. Live bands take the stage beginning at 5 p.m., most notably Ed Roland & the Sweet Tea Project.
Noon March 15. $15 through March 14; $20 day of the event. Meehan’s Public House, 227 Sandy Springs Place, Sandy Springs. 404-843-8058, www.ticketalternative.com/Events/26555.aspx
BUCKHEAD
St. Patrick’s Week events at Fadó Irish Pub
Irish revelry drops daily through St. Patrick’s Day at Fadó Irish Pub, so make sure and check its website for details. Highlights among the slew of events include an all-day celebration March 15. It begins at 7:30 a.m. with the RBS 6 Nations rugby tournament live on the pub’s TVs. The outdoor festival starts at noon. Live music takes place 1-10:30 p.m. featuring U2 tribute band Desire, Geek Band and others. Expect food tents and beer and cocktail stations. A DJ spins inside beginning at 9 p.m. Only those 21 and older are allowed after 2 p.m.
7:30 a.m. March 15. $20 beginning at noon. Fadó Irish Pub Atlanta, 273 Buckhead Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-841-0066, www.fadoirishpub.com/atlanta/st-patricks-day-2014.
PONCEY-HIGHLAND
ShamRock Music & Food Fest at Masquerade Music Park
Streams of green beer might be the lifeblood of this outdoor event, but organizers promise more than just suds. An array of tribute bands will plug in, including Departure (Journey), the Jagged Stones (Rolling Stones), the Georgia Blues Brothers (Blues Brothers) and more. Revelers can brave the mechanical bull, visit a collection of food trucks, and participate in St. Patrick’s-themed costume contests.
11 a.m. March 15. $19.95-$39.95. Masquerade Music Park, 695 North Ave., Atlanta. 404-577-8178, http://www.shamrockmusicfest.thrivemediapartners.com.
ATLANTA
ShamRock the Station. Noon. March 15. Free. Family activities include sand art, hair painting and performances by the Mulligan Irish Dancers and bagpipers. A concert from The Ruckus begins at 6 p.m. www.atlanticstation.com.
Atlanta St. Patrick's Day Parade. Noon-1:30 p.m. March 15. Free. Starts at Peachtree and 15th streets and ends at Peachtree and 5th streets. atlantastpats.com.
ShamRock Music, Art & Food Fest. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. March 15. $19.95. Masquerade Music Park, 695 North Ave., Atlanta. 678-642-2973, www.ShamRockMusicFest.com.
Luckyfest. 1 p.m. March 15. $20. Park Tavern at Piedmont Park, 500 10th St., Atlanta. spiralentertainment.com, www.parktavern.com.
Celebrate a Sober St. Patrick's Day with host former Miss USA, Tara Conner. She struggled with addiction at a young age while under a national microscope. Hear her speak about achieving sobriety and changing her life with moderator Sharon Collins, host of Georgia Public Broadcasting's "Georgia Outdoors."
March 17, 6:30 p.m. reception with Irish music and sweets. 7 p.m. conversation. RSVP to Nancy Zintak by Friday, March 17, at AtlantaEvents@Caron.org or 404-805-1442. Georgia Public Broadcasting, 260 14th Street, NW, Atlanta.
DAHLONEGA
Jamie Laval, U.S. national Scottish fiddle champion, with David Brown on guitar.
Nationally acclaimed performer, composer and arranger Laval has been hailed as “one of North America’s finest practitioners of traditional Scottish music” by the San Jose Mercury News. A unique approach to traditional Celtic music blends the simplicity of an ancient art form with contemporary flair.
8 p.m. March 14. (doors open for dinner at 5:30 p.m.). $22, $12 students. Crimson Moon Cafe, 24 North Park St., Dahlonega. 706-864-3982.
ELSEWHERE AROUND GEORGIA
Conyers, Georgia: St. Patrick's Day Parade. 4:30 p.m. March 17. 901 Railroad St., Conyers. conyersga.com
Dublin, Georgia: With a city name like Dublin, the St. Patrick's Day spirit spills out beyond one day. The town has a whole month of events, culminating in the annual parade, held this year on March 22. Event details at www.dublinstpatricks.com.
Savannah, Georgia: The 190th St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah will take place on Monday, March 17th at 10:15 AM. savannahsaintpatricksday.com/. The pre-parade parties are going on all weekend on River Street (aka the Rousakis Riverfront Plaza).
Browse more St. Patrick's Day events on our online calendar.
Get more ideas for this weekend, including top events, live music and concerts and festivals on the Atlanta Events page.
