During the week of St. Patrick’s Day, you can easily indulge your inner Irish. Whether you want to bring the kids to a parade, dine on corned beef and cabbage, or party the day away — we have you covered!
Below, we’re highlighting a handful of the largest Saint Patrick’s Day events, and those are followed by a longer, day-by-day list of St. Patrick’s Day events all around metro Atlanta, including the suburbs.
The events range from family-friendly to adult-only parties.
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St. Patrick’s Day 2024 celebrations in Atlanta
The St. Patrick’s Day parade takes place in midtown this weekend — check out our calendar for more St. Paddy’s events.
Annual Atlanta St Patrick’s Parade
Saturday, March 16, 2024
starting at noon
Midtown Atlanta
FREE
The Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade was started back in 1858, making it one of Atlanta’s longest running events — over a hundred years! It’s a family-friendly outing that has been planned to appeal to children. The parade usually includes clowns, decorated floats, marching bands, bagpipers, Irish dancers, baton throwers, and more.
More details here, including the parade route, best places to watch, and more.
Irish Fest in downtown Norcross
The annual Irish Fest takes place along Skin Alley on Saturday, March 9th, 2024, from noon to 5 p.m. There will be food and drink, lots of fun for the kids, a costume contest, and live entertainment that includes Irish dancers.
More info
Outdoor Block Party at Fado Irish Pub
Saturday, March 16, 2024
All day events in Buckhead
Make a day of it at Fado, located at 273 Buckhead Ave in Buckhead.
Doors open at 7 a.m. for Kegs & Eggs. Brunch is served till noon. The big screens will feature rugby and soccer matches from Europe.
The outdoor street block party runs all day with continuous live music. Note that this is a ticketed event for adults only (21+), with a $20 cover charge at the door — or save $5 when you buy in advance via Freshtix.
More info here
♣ The midtown location of Fado is also hosting a series of St Patrick’s Day weekend events.
9 FREE family-friendly celebrations
Looking for an event you can attend with the kiddos? Here are our suggestions for 2024. At these events, there’s less emphasis on Irish whiskey and green beer. Click through for dates and details.
- Shamrock the Station (Atlantic Station)
- Luck of Avalon
- Atlanta St Patrick’s Parade
- Conyers St Patrick’s Parade & Celebration
- St Paddy’s on Perry (Lawrenceville)
- Lilburn’s Leprechaun Parade — anyone can join in!
- Avenue Shamrock celebration at Avenue East Cobb
- Luck of the Forum celebration at The Forum on Peachtree Parkway
- Shake Your Shamrock at Mall of Georgia (March 16th)
Luck of Avalon 2015. Photo courtesy of Avalon
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at metro Atlanta breweries
Many of the craft breweries in the extended metro area celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with green beer, live music, food trucks or special Irish-themed menus, swag, giveaways, and more.
The list below includes breweries with themed events from Friday thru Sunday on St. Paddy’s weekend. Some of these events are free and some have cover charges, so click through for details.
- Pontoon Brewing (Sandy Springs)
- Cultivation Brewing (Norcross)
- Stillfire Brewing (Suwanee)
- Orpheus Brewing (midtown)
- Social Fox Brewing (Norcross)
- Horned Owl Brewery (Kennesaw)
- Ironmonger Brewing Company (Marietta)
- Fire Maker Brewing Company (Atlanta)
- Gate City Brewing
- New Realm Brewing (Atlanta)
- Drowned Valley Brewing (Cartersville)
- Wild Heaven Beer (West End location)
St. Paddy’s Day Rock Fest in Cumming
This FREE outdoor concert features an opening act plus an AC/DC tribute band for the headline act. It happens at the City Center amphitheater on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
Details here
Olde Blind Dog’s 3-day St. Patrick’s party
The Roswell location of the Old Blind Dog Irish Pub will party all weekend long. Celebrate indoors at the pub or outdoors on the green.
More info
Cafe Circa Rooftop Party
No cover before 4 p.m. if you RSVP in advance! The party takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. Food and drink specials all day. Cafe Circa is located at 464 Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta.
Details and RSVP form
Shamrocks & Shenanigans Live! at The Battery
March 16th and 17th, 2024
3 to 8 p.m.
21 and over
The Battery Atlanta
Celebrate with green beer and Irish-themed cocktails. There’s also live music, a deejay, Irish dancers, a photo booth and more. General admission is $10
More info and tickets here
Live! at the Battery Atlanta is a dining and entertainment district, located in The Battery Atlanta plaza, next to Truist Park.
St Patrick’s Day Shenanigans in Conyers
Friday, March 15, 2024
5 p.m.
Olde Town Conyers
The city of Conyers has a quirky celebration planned. The events are FREE to attend and are family-friendly — so show up and be Irish for a day! You’re encouraged to wear green, dress like a leprechaun, or show up in other festive attire. Anyone can walk in the 2-block parade.
Details here
St Patrick’s Day at HOBNOB
On Saturday, March 16th, three locations are hosting a party. The parties start at 6 p.m, and the entertainment includes an Irish band from 7 to 10 p.m., and a deejay after that (until 1 a.m.)
Food and drink specials include corned beef & cabbage, green beer, and whiskey shots.
Locations at Halcyon, Perimeter, Brookhaven.
Krispy Kreme
On March 15th through 17th, 2024, Krispy Kreme will a FREE green donut to anyone who comes in wearing green. Plus, you can enjoy a special selection of St. Patrick’s themed donuts.
Get the details!
Day-by-day list of St. Patrick’s Day events
