If you were in Midtown on Saturday, you probably were seeing a lot of green. While Savannah might have the nation’s second-largest St. Patrick’s Day parade, the state’s capital city also gets in the festive holiday spirit each year. Despite a soggy start on Saturday, the parade pushed ahead down Peachtree Street.
Credit: Steve Schaefer
Credit: Steve Schaefer
Started in 1858 by the city’s Hibernian Benevolent Society, the Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade has evolved from modest beginnings to an expansive display of Irish culture.
Credit: Steve Schaefer
Credit: Steve Schaefer
Beginning at 15th Street and marching down Peachtree Street to 5th Street, the parade features the Bagpipe Drum & Corps as well as floats, clowns, bands, drill teams and traditional Irish dancers.
Credit: Steve Schaefer
Credit: Steve Schaefer
The organizers estimate that the parade draws 80,000 spectators each year.
