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ALEXANDRIA, VA — Bring your Irish spirit and green gear to the 42nd annual Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade, planned at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday in Old Town. The St. Patrick's Day Parade is The Ballyshaners 42nd Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Saturday, March 1st, 2025. Residents and tourists are encouraged to come early to enjoy the events at one of the DC area’s finest parades. All events are free to the public. Alexandria boasts the first St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the DC area. The 41st St. Patrick's Day Parade hosted by the Ballyshaners in Alexandria is coming up during the first weekend of March. Emily Leayman , Patch Staff Posted Mon, Feb 26, 2024 at 4:21 pm ET Find tickets & information for Ballyshaners St. Patricks Day Parade. happening at Old Town Alexandria, Alexandria, VA on Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 11:00 am EST. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. The Ballyshaners 42nd Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade It was a picturesque day in Old Town for Alexandria's 42nd annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Temperatures were crisp in the 60s, as King Street near City Hall was awash in orange, green and white. Thousands cheered the Irish pride of approximately 80 participating groups. Tom Mooney, the owner of Murphy's Grand Irish Pub (713 The 42nd Annual Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade, organized by The Ballyshaners, will take place on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.This cherished event, recognized as the first St. Patrick's Day parade in the Washington, D.C., area, traditionally occurs on the first Saturday of March. Deets: The Ballyshaners 42nd Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Saturday, March 1st, 2025. Residents and tourists are encouraged to come early to enjoy the events at one of the DC area’s finest parades. All events are free to the public. Alexandria boasts the first St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the DC area. The parade officially starts at the corner of King Street and St. Asaph Street at 12:30pm, with dignitaries leading the procession at 12:15 pm. The parade proceeds east on King Street, turning North at Lee Street and West at Cameron Street, finishing at the intersection of Cameron and Pitt. Hop between some of the best bars in Alexandria drinks, festive tunes, an afterparty, food and drink specials, photographers, and plenty more. Two to three shots or drinks are included in the ticket price. The Lighthorse Restaurant and Bar: 715 King St., Alexandria, $20–$25. St. Patrick’s Day Sticker Workshop. March 16, 2–3 p.m. Book Tickets for 42nd Annual Alexandria Saint Patrick’s Day Parade happening at Old Town, Alexandria, VA on Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 12:30 pm EST. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. Find tickets & information for The 42nd Annual Alexandria St. Patricks Day Parade. happening at King St. Old Town Alexandria, Alexandria, VA on Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 12:30 pm EST. The 42nd Annual Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade at King St. Old Town Alexandria, 322 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3212, United States,Alexandria, Virginia on Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 12:30 pm Alexandria, VA’s St. Patrick’s Day parade dates back to . For a complete history of the Alexandria, VA parade, click here. When: The St. Patrick's Day Parade should be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 starting at 12:15 pm. See the parade's website here for the latest updates. Traditionally, this parade is held the first Saturday in March Eventbrite - The Ballyshaners, Inc. presents 2025 Ballyshaners St. Patrick's Parade in Alexandria, VA - Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Old Town Alexandria VA, Alexandria, VA. Find event and ticket information. Irish eyes were smiling as Alexandria played host to the city’s 42nd annual Saint Patrick’s Day parade March 1 through the streets of Old Town. Founded and sponsored by the Ballyshaners, the The 42nd annual Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade will take place Saturday, March 1 in Old Town. (Emily Leayman/Patch) ALEXANDRIA, VA — Bring your Irish spirit and green gear to the 42nd The Ballyshaners, Inc., were founded in 1980 by a small group of dedicated volunteers for the explicit purpose of organizing a Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia. The Parade is now well into its fourth decade and the number and variety of participants is greater than ever before. Roanoke kicks off festivities with bagpipes, beer, and cheer at the Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Shamrock Festival, March 15 (DowntownRoanoke.org) Richmond welcomes revelry at Scott’s Addition’s Shamrock the Block , March 15, and family-friendly Irish culture at the Church Hill Irish Festival , March 15–16
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