St. Patrick's Day Celebrations at Northern Virginia Pubs. St. Patricks' Day, March 17, 2025, falls on a Monday, and some pub celebrations run all weekend (or week) long. Most of the races listed below are held the weekend before St. Patrick's Day. Of course, you don't need to wait for a special day to enjoy the luck of the Irish. Friday - Matthew O'Donnell 6-9pm Get Ready to be blown away with Traditional Irish Music and FUN! Join Matthew as he sings and plays Irish classic tunes that gets the crowd involved and singing along. Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade - 11:00am on March 15, 2025 The parade is rain or shine on Saturday, March 15th! Parade Route: Begins on Jefferson Street at Elm Avenue, continues to Campbell Avenue and ends at Williamson Road. Can't make it to the parade? WZBJ24 will be broadcasting it live! Freedom First Shamrock Festival on March 15, 2025 - 10:00am - 5:00pm Live music, adult Norfolk’s Granby Street goes green with its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 15 (NorfolkParade.com). VA Irish Fest brings live music and Irish dancers to shamrock-decked crowds in Ashburn, March 15 ( VAIrishFest.com ). LIST: St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Southwest and Central Virginia Published: March 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM Tags: St. Patrick's Day , SWVA , Central Virginia , Events Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at The Wharf with multiple live bands, dancers, and plenty of Irish whiskey and Guinness. Plus, you can catch the Wales vs. England Six Nations rugby match on the big screen on Transit Pier. District Wharf: 760 Maine Ave., Washington DC, free, VIP experience $45. Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl St. Patrick’s Day is this weekend, and if you’re feelin’ lucky, there are plenty of events happening across our region that’ll help you get your green on. (WSLS 10) ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Downtown Roanoke has announced the return of the Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Shamrock Festival. The parade is Saturday, March 15, at 11 a.m., rain or shine. Southwest Virginia's premiere St. Patrick's Day events, the Roanoke St. Patrick's Day Celebration is now in its 36th year and continues to grow. The festivities run from 10am until 5pm, with everyone's favorite parade starting at 11:00am. Live music, adult beverages, and more! Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Project Discovery Shamrock 5K and Kids 1 Mile on March 15th! Join them at the beautiful Creeper Trail for a fun-filled day of running, laughter, and community spirit. Grab your friends, put on your best St. Patrick’s Day attire, and support first-gen college access! Consider celebrating this St. Patrick's Day in the "most Irish place in the U.S."! Events kick off with a parade in historic Uptown Butte at 12pm. Following the parade revelers are encouraged to get a bite to eat from one of Butte’s many fine eateries or food trucks. Shopping, beverages, and more eats will carry everyone into the evening. Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025 in Virginia Beach. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2025 in Virginia Beach with interesting events near you. From parades to pub crawls there is everything that you would want to celebrate this day in Virginia Beach. Old-time and bluegrass music have some of their roots in Scots-Irish folk music, and once again the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park brings that story home during our annual St. Patrick’s Day Bash, scheduled for Saturday, March 14, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2025 with festivals, live music at pubs and family-friendly events in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Sat., noon to 6 p.m., Southwest D.C., free entry St. Patrick’s Day Kids Fun Run at Lakes Park. Date: Saturday, March 16, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Lakes Park, Fort Myers, FL This fun-filled event is perfect for families looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in an active way. Special for St. Patrick’s Day, green beer will be flowing! Tickets are available online for $12. Visit this link for more information. Martinsville: St. Patrick’s Day at Mountain Valley Brewing: Decorations, live, and green beer will be in the spotlight throughout St. Patrick’s Day weekend at Mountain Valley Brewing! Live music kicks off Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Shamrock Festival Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade - 11:00am on March 15, 2025. The parade is rain or shine on Saturday, March 15th! Parade Route: Begins on Jefferson Street at Elm Avenue, continues to Campbell Avenue and ends at Williamson Road. Click here to view street closures. March 15 Feast with the BBQ Beast 12PM to 6PM. Need a boost of luck? We've got the charm! Celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend with our specialty cocktail! Patty's Milk Punch is made with everyone's favorite Honey Rye Whiskey, cream, chocolate milk, creme de menthe, topped with whipped cream + cherry! Available this weekend (March 14-16,2025) at the SB Jungle! We’ll see you at the SB Jungle Alexandria's St. Patrick's Day Parade: Organized by The Ballyshaners, this parade showcases pipe bands, Irish dance schools, and over 100 units, making it Old Town Alexandria's largest family event. St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Blue Mountain Brewery: Celebrate with Irish food specials, giveaways, and live music at Blue Mountain Brewery
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