Schedule of Events

2012 Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade Summary

What: The Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival is held annually in downtown Atlanta. The 2012 Parade is Atlanta’s 130th since 1858. This is the 154th Anniversary of the first Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta’s St. Patrick’s Celebration.

Grand Marshal 2012: ATLANTA MAYOR KASIM REED

Who: Parade is staged by Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade Inc. an outgrowth of the 153 year old Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta’s St. Patrick’s Parade. The “Parade Committee” consists of members of Atlanta’s Irish Societies.

Where: The Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade begins at 12:00 noon, Peachtree Street at Ralph McGill, proceeds down Peachtree toward Woodruff Park.  See Route Map Attached – CLICK HERE

2012 Event Calendar    

Saturday – March 10, 2012
6:30 pm – Hibernian Black Tie Ball (HBSA)

Thursday – March 15, 2012
10:30 am – St. Patrick’s Mass – Cathedral of Christ the King

Friday – March 16, 2012
7:30 am – Irish Chamber of Atlanta Breakfast (Capital City Club)

11:00 am – 2:00 pm Fr. O’Reilly Memorial Mass & Wreath Laying
11:00 am – Tour Church & Crypt; Reception at
                        Shrine of The Immaculate Conception
12:10 pm – Mass (Community) Shrine of The Immaculate Conception
1:00 pm – Wreath Laying (NE Corner Old Atlanta City Hall)

Saturday March 17, 2012
12:00 noon – 130th Atlanta St. Patrick’s Parade
1:30 pm – 5 pm – Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Festival
                                       (200 Peachtree)
7:00 pm LIAM O’CONNOR CONCERT (Buckhead Theatre)