2026 Atlanta St. Patrick's Parade Returns to Midtown March 14
03/05/2026
The 142nd Atlanta St. Patrick's Parade returns to Midtown Saturday, March 14. Presented by Irish Network Atlanta and the Atlanta St. Patrick’s Foundation, the parade remains the longest-running public event in Atlanta history and one of the largest St. Patrick’s parades in the country.
Each year, thousands gather along the mile-long route to watch more than 100 parade units including floats, marching bands, bagpipe and drum corps, animal groups, Irish dancers and community organizations. The parade will also host Ireland dignitary Patrick O’ Donovan, Irish Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport.
Returning favorites include the Seed & Feed Marching Abominable, Twilight Twirlers of Marietta, Atlanta Irish Dance, Southern States Llama Association, Maynard Jackson High School Marching Band, Drake School of Irish Dance, and The Big Idaho Potato Truck.
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 1:30pm.
For additional information and updates on the Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade, including the full parade route and preparation recommendations, visit www.atlantastpats.com.
Parade attendees are encouraged to take MARTA. Both Arts Center and Midtown MARTA stops provide easy access to the parade route. In addition to MARTA, there is convenient parking near the entire parade route.
Presented by Irish Network Atlanta
Since 2018, local nonprofit Irish Network Atlanta has been the driving force behind the parade, overseeing the planning, coordination and fundraising necessary to make the event a reality. The organization inherited the parade from the Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta, Atlanta’s oldest civic association, which founded the parade in 1858.
“It’s an honor to produce an event that means so much to so many people,” said Annie Greenwood, Irish Network Atlanta board member and immediate past president. “The parade represents all that makes Atlanta and Atlanta’s Irish community so special. The Irish community’s contributions to Atlanta are on full display, from the economic impact to the cultural influence. Each year, I’m moved by how Atlantans from all backgrounds show up to embrace this celebration.”
Make a Day of It in Midtown
Those looking for additional Irish activities can visit the Colony Square Luck of the Square festival, which will begin at 1:00 p.m. and feature live music, Irish-themed beer and cocktails, food and more. Midtown Alliance will host the Shamrock Stroll, a showcase of Midtown retail and dining partners offering specials before and after the parade.
Also returning for the 11th-year running is the annual pre-parade 5K run/walk through Midtown. The race kicks off at 9:45 a.m. Race winners will go on to participate in the parade. For more information and a link to registration, visit www.atlantastpats.com.
And just before the parade steps off at noon, The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, an official parade beneficiary, will host its “Brave the Shave” head-shaving challenge. Sponsored individuals will shave their heads for childhood cancer awareness, a tradition that began on St. Patrick’s Day 25 years ago. More than $1.8 million has been raised since.