Sunday, March 15, 2009. Noon to 3:00 p.m.
Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with a parade along Constitution Avenue - 7th to 17th Streets NW. This two-and-a-half hour special event, known as the Nation's St. Patrick's Day Parade, will include floats, marching bands, pipe bands, military, police, and fire departments. Local Irish pubs will sponsor parade parties featuring Irish musicians, dancers and signers. St. Patrick's Day is a family day, bringing people together to share the culture of the Irish. See Photos of Washington, DC's Saint Patrick's Day Parade
Alexandria Saint Patrick's Day Parade
Saturday, March 7, 2009.
This family fun celebration includes a classic car show, a dog show and a Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. Federal, state, and local elected officials; the Irish Ambassador; military commanders; and other local celebrities will participate along with local scouts, marines and high school bands. See Photos of the Alexandria Parade
Gaithersburg Saint Patrick's Day Parade
March 14, 2009 at 10 a.m.
The City of Gaithersburg, in partnership with the Harp and Shamrock Society, will host a Saint Patrick's Day Parade at Washingtonian Center. The Parade includes state and local officials, Gaithersburg Police, Irish dancers, pipe bands, fire trucks, equestrian units, and much more. See Photos of the Gaithersburg St. Patrick's Day Parade
Manassas Saint Patrick's Day Parade
March 14, 2009 at 11 a.m.
The City of Manassas will host a Saint Patrick's Day Parade in Old Town with Irish dance groups, the Northern Virginia Firefighters Emerald Society Pipe and Drum, Washington Scottish Pipe and Drum, Fairfax County Sheriff’s Coalition Pipe and Drum, the Marine Corps Color Guard and other area groups and organizations. See Photos of the Manassas St. Patrick's Day Parade
More Saint Patrick's Day Fun
National Shamrock FestMarch 14, 2009 RFK Stadium. The largest Saint Patrick's Day party in the region features more than forty live bands, food, drink and fun activities for all ages.
St. Patrick’s Day Dining and Pub Crawling
The Washington, DC area has a wide variety of Irish restaurants that celebrate the Irish holiday.
