Festivities include the Annual Washington, D.C. St. Patrick's Parade, the Old Town Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Celebration and Parade, the National Shamrock Fest and more. Irish Pubs all around town are in the count-down mode with a variety of festivities planned.
Old Town Alexandria, Virginia's
St. Patrick's Day Celebration and Parade
Saturday, March 3, 2007
Metro: King Street in Alexandria, Virginia - Blue, Yellow Lines
- Classic Car Competition: The 100 Block of North Pitt Street. More
- Fun Dog Show at Market Square: This is one of my favorite yearly events, with prizes awarded for Dog With the Longest Ears, Dog and Owner Look Alikes, Most Mysterious Canine Heritage and much more. At the conclusion of the show, dogs and their owners are invited to lead the parade along King Street. More
- St. Patrick's Day Parade: 12:30 p.m. until about 3:00 p.m. The parade route begins at King and West Streets and proceeds east on King Street to North Fairfax. More
Saturday, March 10, 2007 at the RFK Stadium Festival Grounds
Gates open at noon.
Touted as "the biggest St. Patty's Festival in the history of the DC area," this day-long indoor/outdoor festival will include a variety of music, giveaways, prizes, food and beverages and family fun. The festival will be held rain or shine. For ticket information and to purchase tickets online, visit the Shamrock Fest Web Site.
2007 Washington, DC St. Patrick's Day Parade
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Noon until about 3 p.m.
Constitution Avenue between 7th and 17th Streets
Metro: Farragut West - Blue and Orange Lines
Green is the color of the day at this fun-filled celebration of all things Irish, produced by the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee of Washington, D.C. The full-scale parade will feature marching and pipe bands, military bands, police and fire departments, as well as festive floats and lively Irish entertainment. More.
Popular Irish Pubs
Find out about some of the St. Patrick's Day festivities planned at popular Irish Pubs around the district.
