March is here! Which means St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner! We have rounded up a list of fun events in and around Atlanta for families and some just for mom and dad. Be sure to check the websites as some events may have limited availability and don’t forget to wear GREEN!
St. Patrick’s Day Family Events In and Around Atlanta
Irish Fest
March 7, 2026
12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Downtown Norcross
The City of Norcross is excited to announce a collaboration with the Historic Norcross Business Association and the Drake School of Irish Dance to bring you the Irish Fest on Saturday, March 7, in Downtown Norcross from 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Experience Irish delights with music, dancing, face painting, balloon twisters, food, and more! Come for the craic and celebrate St. Paddy’s Day in style! Sláinte!
Marietta Shamrock Shuffle 5K
March 21, 2026
8 a.m.
Marietta Square
This race winds down Cherokee Street, headed north and through some of Marietta’s oldest, most charming neighborhoods. Then returns south down Church Street past some of Marietta’s beautiful historical homes. Then the Shamrock Shuffle ends on the Square in Marietta, where the race began.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 14, 2026
Midtown Atlanta
12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Atlanta’s St. Patrick’s parade – started by the city’s Hibernian Benevolent Society (a Catholic and Protestant fraternal organization) – dates back to 1858, making it one of the country’s oldest.
Participation in the parade is not just an “Irish thing”. The parade attracts individuals and groups from around the city and the South, including clowns, floats, bands, Bagpipe & Drum Corps, children, dancers, drill teams, and more. All groups are encouraged to participate as long as their unit is appropriate for a “family” event. The emphasis is on children and families in celebration of all of Atlanta’s diverse backgrounds on a day when “everybody is Irish.”
Luck of the Square
March 14, 2026
Colony Square
1 p.m.-3 p.m.
The annual parade marches down Peachtree Street, bringing together a mix of floats, bands, bagpipers, dancers, drill teams, and more. But it’s not just an “Irish thing”—this celebration welcomes individuals and groups across Atlanta and the South, highlighting the city’s diverse communities. It’s a day for friends and families to come together and embrace the one day when “everybody is Irish.”
Avenue East Cobb
March 12, 2026
Front Lot
6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Feeling lucky, Adventurers? Come out to Avenue East Cobb for a shamrockin’ evening full of fun featuring festive décor, live music, and more shenanigans. Grab your lads, lassies + little leprechauns for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration on March 1th from 6 – 8 PM in The Plaza.
Luck of Avalon
March 13, 2026
6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Calling all lads, lassies, and little leprechauns! Join us on Friday, March 13th, as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Avalon style. Sham-ROCK the night away in The Plaza with special performances, live music, Irish flair & of course, green beer!
Event Schedule:
- 6:30 PM: A traditional performance from Drake Irish Dance Alpharetta
- 6:45 PM: Pipes & Drums performance with The Atlanta Pipe Band
- 7 PM: Live music from The Big Beyond
In addition to the fun family events, there are plenty of events around town for just mom and dad. Be sure to check out these fun offerings during the month too:
Get Lucky at Park Tavern
Suwanee Beer Fest
St. Patrick’s Day Block Party in Buckhead
What events did we miss? Be sure to let us know!
