Happy St. Patrick’s Day from SONOVA! Here’s a clip of the amazing dancers from @foleyacademyofirish dancing to Irish Legend from our World of Winter Concert back in December! ☘️ ♀️. A local program wants you to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day — and arrive home safely. The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) is offering free Lyfts this Saturday, March 15, through Monday, March 17. WRAP’s 2025 St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide program hopes to prevent drunk driving throughout the area. Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Alexandria, Mar 1. 2025 marks the 42nd annual Ballyshaners' Parade in Old Town. This family-friendly Alexandria celebration includes a great parade and a fun dog show. This is the biggest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Northern Virginia. Start the day off right with “eggs and kegs” from 8 to 11:30 a.m., or head over in the afternoon for live music from The Distance and traditional Irish dance from the Foley Academy of Irish Dance. Whenever you go, expect Irish beer and food specials and limited-edition St. Patrick’s Day shirts and glassware for sale. St. Patrick's Day Activities & Celebrations In Fairfax County. Sláinte Erin go bragh! St. Patrick's Day is always an exciting time in the National Capital Region so find fun St. Patrick's Day events and things to do in Fairfax County, VA and the rest of Northern Virginia and Washington, DC. 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 Here's what to do this weekend around D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia, including celebrations for St. Patrick's Day and Holi. St. Patrick’s Day bar crawls Here is where you can find a few D.C.-area bar crawls to look forward to: Dupont Circle on Saturday — $15 tickets for early bird and $25 tickets for “fast pass” Celtic House Irish Pub & Restaurant’s St. Patrick’s Day 2025. March 13–17. Head here for five consecutive days of authentic St. Patrick’s Day experiences. There’s a lineup of live music, traditional Irish foods, dancing, and entertainment — and of, course, Jameson and Guinness — to help you celebrate the right way this year. Top 10 Best St Patricks Day in Fairfax, VA - October 2024 - Yelp - The Auld Shebeen, Ned Devine's Irish Bar & Restaurant, Makers Union, Ireland's Four Provinces, The Main Street Pub, Fat Tuesdays Raw Bar, Jimmys Old Town Tavern, The Old Brogue, Glory Days Grill, The Irish Inn 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 St Patrick's Day 2025 in Northern Virginia has a lot to offer for the week. There are several parades, concerts and events going on in the Northern Virginia area. Ned’s does brunch every Sunday, so expect the brunch the day before St. Patrick’s Day to be over the top. Enjoy a traditional Irish breakfast with banger sausage and bacon rasher or an omelet with ground lamb and Irish cheddar. Or veer off the brunch menu for some traditional fare. 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. Here are 10 of the best places to celebrate St Patrick's Day in Northern Virginia. The St Patrick's Day Parade in Alexandria Thousands of spectators come from near and far to join in the revelry and witness the parade of colorful floats, marching bands, local characters, and Irish performers. St. Patrick’s Day 2025 at Celtic House. From March 13-17, this Columbia Pike pub has daily fun on the menu. On March 13, 5-9 p.m., get at “stoutie” (your face printed in Guinness foam), sip on a special Jameson Black Barrel cocktail and listen to traditional Irish tunes. The next day, Falls Church band SugarCoat performs 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Share this event: Virginia Beach St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl Save this event: Virginia Beach St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl Sales end soon The Official Lucky's St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl - Alexandria Limited-edition St. Patrick’s Day tees are here! Score a custom Bunnyman Brewing St. Patty's Day tee to keep the Irish spirit alive all year long. Whether you’re Irish by blood or just Irish for the weekend, Bunnyman Brewing is the place to be! Cheers to great beer, good friends, and unforgettable times!
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |