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 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 On St. Patrick’s Day, doors are at 10 a.m., with six bands playing from 10 a.m. to close and Irish dance performances in the mix. Dinner seating is limited all three days. 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” Get your Irish on this weekend with a charmed lineup of St. Patrick's Day events. Why it matters: You only get one holiday a year to drink green beer. Use it wisely! State of play: You can paddy hard all weekend long, if you want. 😂 Get in some LOLs at a St. Patty's Day-themed comedy show Friday at Atlas Brew Works. The giggling begins at 7 Check out the St. Patrick's Day parade in Gaithersburg. There are some festive events at libraries as well, like Family Day at the Library of Congress for Women's History Month and Ramadan Stories at Herndon Fortnightly Library. And if you missed the Harlem Globetrotters in DC and Virginia last weekend, you can catch them on Sunday in Baltimore! 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 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, noon to 6 p.m. The most popular and largest St. Patrick's Day events have not been confirmed for 2025 yet. Last year, there was Shamrockland, an outdoor picnic-style experience at The Bullpen at Half Street Fairgrounds. 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 Share this event: Washington, DC St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl Party 2025 | Friday, March 14th Save this event: Washington, DC St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl Party 2025 | Friday, March 14th View 2 similar results St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Alexandria. While there is no St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Washington DC anymore, you can enjoy the early festivities in Alexandria, where a St. Paddy’s Day parade is hosted annually on the first Saturday in March. Note: It is not actually on St. Patrick’s Day, so be sure to plan ahead! St. Patrick's Day at Le Fantome. Sun., March 17, Riverdale, Maryland. 🔗 Details. All day on Sunday, you can throw back $5 Guinesses, green beer, Irish car bombs and more at this food hall. Events 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 Share this event: Washington, DC St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl Party 2025 | Friday, March 14th Save this event: Washington, DC St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl Party 2025 | Friday, March 14th View 2 similar results St. Patrick’s Day at the Guinness Open Gate Brewery; Celebrations in the D.C. area stretch over the first three weekends of March, leading up to all-day events on Sunday, March 17. Listen to bluegrass music played by The Dirty Grass Players at this St. Patrick’s Day bash (Fri, $17+, Wharf). The Washington Bach Consort performs a seasonal classic: Handel’s “Messiah” (Sun, $25+, Bethesda). Join this BIPOC Emo jam party (Fri, $10+, Southeast DC). Bites and beverages. St. Patrick's Day: Raise a Guinness with live music, festivals and more in the DC area Sláinte! Find fun St. Patrick's Day 2024 events in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at The Wharf on Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 12pm-6pm with a festival featuring live Irish music, Irish dancers, and more in partnership with Kirwan's on the Wharf, Jameson, Miller High Life, and Guinness.
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