Important Parade Day Info
Parade is Sat March 14,2020
Arrival Time: 10:15AM
Parade Start Time: NOON
We are so excited to have you join us at the Parade! Please read the info below & plan to join us at our SCHOOL PARTY afterwards at one of our TWO Post-Parade Parties at NEW REALM BREWING or THE ELDER TREE PUB!
PARADE RULES:
All Atlanta Irish Dance Students MUST be accompanied by an adult during the parade.
Only Students may ride on the parade float. If you have family members who are unable to walk the entire distance (>1 mi.), don't worry! We have a BC CHEER Section! See below.
You can pass things out to the crowd, but NO THROWING ANY OBJECTS into the crowd!
Parking:
If possible, please use MARTA. Get off at the ARTS CENTER Station (Red & Gold Lines), just 2 blocks from our starting spot!
Drivers: See Info about parking here.
Road Closures: HERE
Where to GO:
CLICK HERE: REVIEW THIS MAP! (the yellow highlight is a good drop off zone) When you arrive, please report to the WHEELS #1 AREA in the Marshaling Area at 10:15 AM. That Marshaling Area is located on Peachtree St. between 16th St. & West Peachtree. **Our Unit Number is Unit 16. Parade Volunteers will meet you upon arrival to direct you.
What to WEAR:
Students- Costume & Tennis Shoes (Bring Dance Shoes for Later but leave them in the Car!!). NO WIGS. Hair clean & half up with Burke Connolly Headband. Plan to wear poodle socks. If it’s Cold we will email Friday Night for girls to wear Opaque Black Tights instead of poodle socks. You may also wear hats and/or gloves, but we are trying not to cover up the Costumes. Key words : LAYER UNDER!!!
Parents- Your Black or Green Atlanta Irish Dance Tee w/Jeans or Black Pants. If it’s Cold---wear a Long-Sleeved Black T-shirt or Turtleneck UNDER the Tees. You may also wear hats and/or gloves, but try not to cover up the T-shirts. Layer!!
What to BRING:
Bring SNACKS and DRINKS while waiting in the Marshaling area. We will use marshaling time to practice our parade performances, build the parade float, and have fun!
RAINS:
This event is RAIN OR SHINE. If the forecast predicts rain, please bring a clear poncho for you and your dancers!! We love you, but we cannot provide ponchos for over 100 people. :)
BC CHEER SECTION/SPECTATOR INSTRUCTIONS:
The Parade Begins at NOON. Atlanta Irish Dance Spectators are gathering at the corner of Peachtree Street & 7th Street to cheer us on. (Get off at the MIDTOWN Marta Station, walk East on 10th St., Turn Right on Peachtree, and walk 3 blocks to 7th Street). This is just 2 blocks from the end of the parade for easy meet up with your parade walkers!
Please let us know if you have any questions. This is going to be a really fun event!!
We look forward to seeing you at the Parade SATURDAY, March 16th! This is one of the best events of the year!
Route Map HERE
Road Closures HERE (Note: this is 2019 closures- they have not provided us with 2020 closures. We will update once we have this information, but this has been accurate for many years)