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. St. Patrick’s Day Parade route 2024 (photo via Ballyshaners/Facebook) Alexandria knows how to throw a great parade, and the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 2, should be a good one. The parade will start at the intersection of King and St. Asaph streets and move east along King Street to Lee Street. St. Patrick's Day Parade: Date & Time: Sat Mar 2, 2024 12:15 PM - 2:15 PM: Location: King Street King Street from the Strand to the King Street Metro. Event Details: St. Patrick's Day Parade in Old Town: Fees: Free: Audience: Anyone may attend: Tags: City Council, City Council Calendar, Tourism 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. 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 Westie Rescue MidAtlantic Region - Westies will be marching in the Ballyshaners St. Patrick's Parade through the streets of Alexandria, VA on March 1, 2025. All Westies are here by instructed to inform their owners to get some greenery outfits: collars, dresses, jackets, and even some fancy duds and be ready to assemble in old town Alexandria at a The Ballyshaners 42nd Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade On March 1, Alexandria held the Balleyshaners 42nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Old Town. Hundreds of residents packed the streets on the parade route, hoping to catch a glimpse of local elected officials, Irish dancers and pipe bands. The grand marshal of this year’s parade was Tom Mooney The Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which dates back more than 250 years, will take place Sunday, March 16, drawing thousands of spectators — and bringing with it road closures, parking ALEXANDRIA, VA — The 39th annual Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade is scheduled to hit King Street on Saturday, March 7 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. The event is preceded by the Fun Dog Show at 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. 42nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade The parade officially starts at the corner of King Street and (From Alfred to Asaph) Street at 12:30pm, with dignitaries leading the procession at 12:00 pm. The parade proceeds east on King Street, finishing at the corner of (From Lee and Cameron Streets to Fairfax and Cameron Streets) . 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 Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which dates back more than 250 years, will take place Sunday, March 16, drawing thousands of spectators and bringing with it road closures, parking [Parade] Alexandria St Patrick’s Day Parade March 1 st In its 42nd year, the Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day is one of the longest running in our area. Find a spot on the parade route and see bagpipe bands, Irish dancers, the Notre Dame Alumni band just to name a few of the 2000 participants. [Dance] 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. 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. 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 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
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