28 Feb Sham-Rock Out in Marietta This St. Patrick’s Day
Does your 2022 St. Patrick’s Day checklist include green beer, traditional Irish dancing, Celtic pubs and more? Marietta checks every box with these festive, Irish events:
6th Annual Marietta Shamrock Shuffle 5K Walk/Run
Kick off your St. Patty’s celebrations on Saturday, March 12 with this Peachtree Road Race Qualifier! Join a crowd of the greenest greens and set off on the Shamrock Shuffle. Not a runner? No problem! The Shamrock Shuffle is for runners and walkers of all levels. The Marietta Police Athletic League’s youth sports, academic and recreation programs benefit from the run, so get green and give back to Marietta’s youth at this fun event!
Shezmu Cellars’ NEON St. Paddy’s Day Blacklight Party
Everyone needs a bright green brew on the day of St. Patrick. Shezmu Cellars offers the green beer without the dye, as all their in-house made mead naturally glows under blacklights! If that doesn’t tickle your fancy, enjoy a perfectly-poured Guinness or Georgia-sourced glass of wine. The theme is green, but the goal is to glow! Wear a color that is UV fluorescent or glows under black light. The lights will go off at 9pm on Friday, March 18.
Irish Dance and Cornhole at Marietta Square Market
Experience true Irish culture in a family-friendly setting at the Marietta Square Market. One of the most prestigious Irish Dance Schools in the United States, The Drake School of Irish Dance, will perform at the market throughout the day. Enjoy a delicious meal from one of 18 different restaurants and take in Irish dance at 12:30 and 6:30PM. Finish the night by joining in the St. Patrick’s Day Cornhole Tournament! Visit the Marietta Square Market on St. Patrick’s Day for a day full of food, fun and foot tappin’!
Glover Park Brewery’s St. Patrick’s Day Party
The party doesn’t end on the holiday itself. Carry your Irish attitude into the weekend at Glover Park Brewery’s St. Patrick’s Day Party! Saturday, March 19, Glover Park will feature a live band, an Irish stout release and Irish coffees! Pair your festive beverage with a delicious menu item from The Pickle Mobile Catering, and you are sure to have a grand time.
Johnnie MacCracken’s Celtic Firehouse Pub
Celebrate Irish culture any day of the year in one of Marietta’s oldest establishments. Sip a Guinness and order the Irish Nachos or Celtic Tacos in this fun, festive pub. With live music every Friday and Saturday night, there is always a party to be had at Johnnie MacCracken’s.
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