St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Join Alexandria’s Irish Heritage organization, the Ballyshaners, for one of Alexandria’s largest events, the 39th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade begins at the intersection of King Street and Pitt Street in Old Town and features pipe bands, Irish dance schools, community groups and other musicians and performers. This year’s Grand Marshal will be John Brennan, owner of Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant & Bar. On the evening before the parade, recognize the Grand Marshal at the Grand Marshal Dinner. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. on March 6 at The Alexandrian at 480 King St. Tickets are $95. Catch the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria’s Fun Dog Show in Market Square right before the parade begins. For $15, owners can register their dogs on the Ballyshaners' website or onsite beginning at 10:30 a.m. the day of the parade.