125th Atlanta St. Patrick's Parade Saturday, March 18 at 1:00 p.m.

125th Atlanta St. Patrick's Parade Saturday, March 18 at 1:00 p.m.

ATLANTA, March 15 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT: Atlanta hosts its largest St. Patrick's celebration in its 148
year history. The 125th Atlanta St. Patrick's Parade and three-
day family-friendly festival will honor Irish heritage and
showcase Atlanta. The 200-unit parade includes Irish singing,
dancing and pipe bands with nearly 5,000 participants.
Sponsored by Atlanta businesses, volunteer organizations and
Irish groups, the festival and parade feature entertainment and
free performances. Proceeds benefit children's charities,
including Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities and St.
Baldrick's.

Notable Participants:
- Mayor Shirley Franklin
- Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales
- Ronald McDonald
- Helen Montaine Irish Dancers from Dublin
- FORSCOM Band

For more information on the 200 participants, visit
www.stpatsatlanta.com

WHEN: Saturday, March 18, 2006
1:00 p.m.
Festival at Underground Atlanta (March 16 - 18) will continue
after the event.

WHERE: Downtown Atlanta
Parade begins at the intersection of Ralph McGill Boulevard and
Peachtree Street, continues along Peachtree to Martin Luther
King Jr. Boulevard, and ends at Underground Atlanta.

Parking is available at Underground Atlanta decks and various
downtown lots, including Five Points and Underground Atlanta
MARTA stations.

Source: The Atlanta St. Patrick's Parade

CONTACT: Tara Makarechi, +1-404-419-9341, or cell, +1-404-217-8996, for
The Atlanta St. Patrick's Parade

Web site: http://www.stpatsatlanta.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS: Interview opportunities with Irish dignitaries and representatives from participating organizations can be arranged in advance. Photos available upon request.

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