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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at any one of these area parades! Fun for the whole family, guaranteed.

Washington DC St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 13, 12pm
Constitution Ave, 7th to 17th Streets, NW
Washington, DC
202-670-0317
dcstpatsparade.com

This year marks the 40th annual Washington DC St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The parade kicks off at 12:00pm, and grandstand tickets are only $15 each. This year’s theme is a Heritage of Education and Community Service.

Washingtonian Center

I-370 & Washingtonian Boulevard
Gaithersburg, MD
301-258-6350
gaithersburgmd.gov

Those of you in Maryland, head out to Gaithersburg for the annual St. Patty’s Day Parade! Full of live music, Celtic dancers, clowns, fire trucks and more. No ticket required!

Old Town Manassas

Manassas, VA
(no phone)
stpatparade.net

2011 is the 12th Anniversary of the Greater Manassas St. Patrick’s Day Parade, right in the heart of Old Town Manassas! Come out for all the fun, kicking off at 11am.

Washington Monument

699 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD 21201
irishparade.net

Just north of DC in our sister city Baltimore is a traditional Irish parade kicking off with a 5k race! The race launches at 1:15pm, and the parade starts promptly at 2pm. This is a great way to enjoy the famous Baltimore Inner Harbor!

Blue & Gray Brewing Co.

3300 Dill Smith Dr.
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 538-2379
virginia.org

Historic Fredericksburg hosts one of the best St. Patty’s Day parades around! The parade includes irish music, dancers, classic cars, high school bands, and more! Bring the whole family and enjoy a traditional Irish lunch at Blue & Gray Brewing Co.