Atlanta St. Patrick's Day Parade

 ☘️ Join DREAM for the Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade☘️

Saturday, March 14, 2026

DREAM Dachshund Rescue is thrilled to return for our 5th year marching in the Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade — and this year’s theme says it all:

“A Weenie Bit Irish”

Dachshunds (and their honorary doxie friends) will parade right down the middle of Peachtree Street — from just north of 15th Street to 5th Street — in Atlanta’s longest-running event. It’s a sham-rocking good time, and we would LOVE for you and your pups to be part of our merry band of weens.

When else will you get to walk your wiener dog down the middle of Peachtree Street? ☘️🌭

This is a family-friendly event, so bring your kids, your pups, and your Irish spirit!

All pets must be leashed.

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☘️ Festive Wear – Show Your Green Spirit!☘️

What to wear? A DREAM St. Pat’s Parade shirt, of course!

Be sure to order by Friday, February 27 to ensure delivery before parade day. Orders typically take 7–14 days, so plan accordingly. Shirt sales will remain open beyond that date — because supporting the weens looks good year-round!

All proceeds help fund veterinary care for DREAM foster dogs.

➡️ Order here: https://www.bonfire.com/st-patrick8217s-day160-8/

And don’t stop at shirts! Dress up your dachshunds, decorate your wagons and strollers, paint your faces, wear your boas and hats — the more spirited you are, the more fun we’ll have!

✨A special prize will be awarded to our most festive participant at the end of the parade.

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🌮 Nacho Average After Pawty

After the parade, join us at La Santa Tacos & Bar for our official “Nacho Average St. Pat’s Parade After Pawty”!

• Pet-friendly patio

• Fabulous food & drinks

• A perfect place to rest your paws and celebrate

La Santa has graciously opened their doors to DREAM and all parade participants and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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🅿️ Parking & Arrival Details

Parade logistics are no joke (especially on dachshund time ). Please arrive early and be on time so we can check in as a group.

DREAM Group Meet-Up

•9:00 AM – Gather at Promenade Parking Deck Promenade Parking Deck

1230 W Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

Meet at the 15th Street entrance (intersection of 15th St & Arts Center Way)

• This is a pay deck — you are responsible for your own parking.

• Around 10:20 AM – We will walk together to the staging area.

• 10:30 AM – DREAM meets at the official staging area (as assigned by parade organizers).

• 12:00 PM – Parade steps off promptly.

If you arrive after we’ve moved to staging, feel free to enjoy the parade along the route and wave as we pass!

Please check the parade website for additional parking options here: Parade parking

Parking Rates apply. Some streets will be closed so arrive early for best access.

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🖥️ Parade Links:

Parade Info, rules etiquette. PLEASE READ everything on the parade info site. 

General Parade Info

Map of the parade route - Parade Map

FAQ - Parade FAQ

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🚩 Quick Details at a Glance

• Event: Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade

• Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026

• Parade Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

• DREAM Meet-Up: 9:00 AM

• Location: Promenade Parking Deck (15th St entrance)

• Group Walk to Staging: 10:20 AM

• After Pawty: La Santa Tacos & Bar (pet-friendly patio!)

• Dress Code: As green, festive, and dachshund-extra as possible

• Leashes Required: Yes

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💚 Special Thanks

A huge thank you to Uplift Veterinary Rehabilitation for helping sponsor this shamrock-filled celebration.

And to Diana Clarke of @Twinkletaters for this year’s amazing shirt design. 👕

And to Jason Meeks of jm photographics for agreeing to capture all the shenanigans  📸

We can’t wait to parade with you. Let’s make Midtown just a weenie bit Irish! ☘️