ST PATRICK'S DAY

The Conyers St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans will step off at 5:00 p.m. on, March 17, with the World’s Fastest Growing St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Olde Town Conyers.

The parade, a Conyers tradition since 1980, will be led by Grand Marshal Mayor Connie Alsobrook and accompanied by a bagpiper playing classic Irish tunes. There will be local businesses, organizations and school groups will also participate. Irish entertainment will perform during the parade and at the Olde Town Pavilion in Randal S. Mills City Center Park following the parade. Anyone who wishes to participate in the two-block walking parade is encouraged to meet at the corner of Main and Center Streets by 4:45 p.m. There are no vehicles allowed in the parade. The event will be held rain or shine.

The annual crowning of a children’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade king and queen, best dressed pet, and winner of the leprechaun lookalike contest for adults will be announced at the Olde Town Pavilion. All guests are encouraged to dress in their best and most creative Irish attire.

Following the parade is the World’s Shortest Endurance Run sponsored by the Rotary Club of Rockdale County. The run, 0.1 mile in length from the Conyers Welcome Center to The Pointe on Railroad Street, begins with a shotgun start at 5:30 p.m. and participants who enter will receive a T-shirt. Registration is still open for those interested in participating. For more information, visit www.rockdalerotary.org or visit the Conyers Welcome Center at 901 Railroad Street for an application.

“The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is one of our most popular, homegrown events. Since it began, we have more fun reinventing the parade each year with creative entries and local characters getting into the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day and just having a good time,” said Downtown Events and Business Coordinator Teka DiNardo. “We welcome all of those who want to celebrate the spirit of the Irish to join us for a festive afternoon.”

Center, Commercial and Railroad streets will close at 3:00 p.m. on March 17 for event staging. Commercial Street will remain closed following the parade. Also be sure to check in at the Celtic Tavern located at 918 Commercial Street for authentic Irish dishes ( https://www.celtictavern.com/menu/ ), and 28 beers on tap located in our historic and entertainment district.

For more information, call the Conyers Welcome Center at 770-602-2606.