St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner! Invite your friends and family to one of these fantastic St. Patrick’s Day celebrations happening close to home.
Head to the Mall of Georgia for Shake Your Shamrock this Saturday from 6 to 9 pm! There will be Irish-themed fun for adults and kids alike. Guests over 21 will enjoy craft cocktails and beer from local restaurants, including Marlow’s Tavern, P.F. Chang’s, Smokey Bones, and Tin Lizzy’s Cantina. Kids will love the free St. Patrick’s Day crafts, along with bounce houses, games, and other family-friendly activities! Performances by the Drake School of the Irish will put everyone in a celebratory mood. Click here for more information.
Lawrenceville is getting into the Irish mood this Saturday in the Historic Downtown! Enjoy traditional Irish fare, Irish beer, and cool treats while you browse the fantastic shops around the square. Connor and the SoGo Boys will provide live entertainment, and Kicks 101.5 will broadcasting live! Click here for more information.
St. Patrick’s Day marks one of Suwanee’s most popular events, the Suwanee Beer Fest! Billed as Gwinnett County’s biggest and best St. Patrick’s Day festival, this one-of-a-kind festival will take place from 1 to 5 pm on March 17th. Enjoy unlimited samples of over 350 craft beers, including debuts of new and hard-to-find brews. Dance along to Irish tunes, participate in backyard games, and treat yourself delicious fare from dozens of vendors. Tickets are just $55 until March 16th and $60 on the day of the event. For more information, visit the festival website.
Enjoy a low-key St. Patty’s Day with your littlest with Storytime at Barnes & Noble. Head to the Mall of Georgia location this Saturday at 11 am for a lively rendition of The Gingerbread Man the Leprechaun Loose. Fun, kid-friendly activities will follow. For more information, visit the bookstore’s website.
The Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade, one of the oldest St. Patrick’s Day parades in the US and the longest-running event in Atlanta history, is taking place this Saturday, March 17th. Now in its 136th year, this family-friendly event will feature elaborate floats, authentic bagpipe & drum corps, Irish dancers, and more! The parade will being at take follow Peachtree Street, beginning at the Woodruff Arts Center and ending at 5th Street. Arrive by 11 am to get a good viewing spot! Click here for more information.
These are just a few of the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the Atlanta area. If you are looking for a new home with tons of family-friendly events year-round, we invite you to visit beautiful new communities by Labb Homes. Labb Homes has been building quality new homes in Atlanta for over 30 years. For more information on our communities and available homes, visit us online at MyLabbHome.com. To keep up-to-date on the latest news and offerings by Labb Homes, check us out on Facebook!
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