Home to the oldest Catholic parish in DC, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church dates back to 1794, when it was a simple frame chapel designed to accommodate Irish immigrants working as stonemasons during the construction of the White House and the U.S. Capitol. In fact, the parish’s second church was designed by the previously mentioned White Spend Saturday and Sunday commemorating St. Paddy’s weekend atop Hi-Lawn’s open-air rooftop, or inside the heated dome. The Union Market destination will serve fish and chips and whiskey, and host the Culkin School of Irish Dance to provide dance lessons (free). St. Patrick’s Day Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Where to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the DC area Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2025 with festivals, live music at pubs and family-friendly events By Sophia Barnes • Published March 12, 2025 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” Gaithersburg’s 23rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and carousel opening day: Sat., 10 a.m., Grand Corner Avenue in Rio Lakefront, free The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring opening day : Sat Explore St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. St. Patrick’s Catholic Church is the oldest parish in Washington D.C, opening its doors 1794.. Originally it was established to serve the Irish immigrants that flooded Washington to help build the White House and Capitol Building. LEGO Discovery Center Washington, DC: 6563 Springfield Town Ctr., Springfield, $24.99. Shamrock & Roll. March 14, 7–10 p.m. Show off your best St. Patrick’s Day attire and roll into the festivities on wheels with this family-friendly roller skating event. Skate the night away as you enjoy music, activities, and a great atmosphere with other The Dubliner is D.C.’s unofficial St. Patrick’s Day headquarters. People line up early outside the pub for food and drinks on the 17th: The music starts at 9 a.m., and for the first hour The multi-day U Street bar hop takes you to eight local eateries and lounges where you can find cheap drinks and discounted snacks. The stroll begins at Sudhouse DC and continues on to The Alchemist, El Rey, Chicken + Whiskey, and more pubs ($20+). Family Funday: St. Patrick’s Day at Metrobar Meanwhile, the Ivy City tap room is holding a ticketed St. Patrick’s themed calligraphy class ($65) from 3 to 4:30 p.m., with a whole calligraphy kit included. Plus, there will be a traditional Irish dancing class ($28) at the D.C. location from 1:30 to 3 p.m., hosted by Jigs & Swigs, followed up by festive live music by Celtic Underground Please Join us for our 2025 St. Patrick’s Day March!! On Saturday, March 8th, the Committee will host a St. Patrick’s Day March near our Nation’s Capital. The St. Patrick’s Parade Committee of the Irish American Club of Washington, D.C. plans on gathering on the National Mall and marching to F St NW, followed by an afternoon of festivities. Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade. Alexandria, VA - Saturday, March 1, 2025. FREE. Presented by the Ballyshaners, the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade features more than 2,000 participants St Patrick's Day, Monday March 17th. Doors open at 9 am - $10 cover.51 cent Guinness from 9-10 am Music all day featuring Brian Gaffney, Morris Minor and Sean Fleming Kitchen opens at 11 am CASH ONLY. March 2 - 5PM DMV Perfect Pint Competition . March 15 - 10:15am Italy v Ireland Six Nations Rugby March 15 - 7-9 pm Book Tickets for Washington DC St. Patricks Day Parade 2025 happening at Peace Monument, Washington, DC on Mon, 17 Mar, 2025 at 11:00 am EST. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — As St. Patrick’s Day inches closer, several events are happening across D.C., Maryland and Virginia this month to commemorate the holiday. DC News Now compiled a list of events scheduled around the DMV this month to help you plan for the celebration. DC Ireland at The Wharf | March 15, [] Come out and enjoy this scenic, flat half marathon, & 5k in the heart of Georgetown near the Nation’s Capital. Both events run on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal path, however the Half Marathon begins/ends in Georgetown near the Potomac Boat Club while the 5K begins/ends at Fletcher’s Boat House St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School strives to create a diverse and inclusive learning community of students, faculty and staff, and parents who recognize the infinite value of every individual as a child of God. St. Patrick's Day Quest for Gold at Meadowside Nature Center. Rockville, MD - Friday, March 14. Follow the rainbow down Meadowside Nature Center's trails as you celebrate an early St. Patricks’ Day. Here are the best St. Patrick's Day 2024 things to do around Washington, D.C., including festivals, parties and events for adults, kids and families. DC Vegan 1633 P St NW, Washington, D.C. This weekend has a little bit of everything—St. Patrick's Day celebrations, Women's History Month events, Nowruz festivals, and more. Ireland at the Wharf Festival is on Saturday, with Irish dancing, bagpiping, and viewings of the Six National Rugby Championship. In the mood for a parade? Check out the St. Patrick's Day parade in Gaithersburg.
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