Weekend events: St. Patrick's Day Parade, Atlanta Fair
It's the first full weekend with daylight saving time. Get out there and enjoy the later sunsets with these events:
🎭 Learn about a moment in Atlanta history when "The Wash," a play that highlights the 1881 washerwoman strike, takes the stage at the Art Farm at Serenbe. (through March 23)
☘️ Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Atlanta with the 141st annual parade, which steps off at noon in Midtown. (Sat.)
This year's grand marshal is Susan Smith-Walsh, a two-time Irish Olympian and Atlanta resident.
🎡 The Atlanta Fair is back in town, setting up shop at across from Center Parc Stadium. (through April 13)
🛍️ Shop for gently used items for a good cause at Tossed Out Treasures, which raises money for the Sandy Springs Society. (Fri.-Sun.)
🏀 The Atlanta Hawks face off against the LA Clippers at State Farm Arena. (Fri.)
👻 Join fellow believers at the Paranormal Hauntlanta Convention at Lanier Island Resorts (Fri.-Sun.)
🥊 Check out rising stars and seasoned fighters flex their MMA and Mauy Thai skills at NFC 174. (Fri.)
🐈 Get free microchips, pet supplies and vaccines for your furbabies at Healthy Pets DeKalb. (Sat.)
🏃 Log your steps at the 9th annual Marietta Shamrock Shuffle 5K, which supports the Marietta Police Athletic League. (Sat.)
🎤 Blake Shelton's Friends & Heroes 2025 tour makes a stop at State Farm Arena. (Sat.)
👽 Meet new friends and reunite with old ones at the Atlanta Sci Fi and Fantasy Expo. (Sat.-Sun.)
⚽ Atlanta United hosts rival Inter Miami for a match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Sun.)
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