The Ballyshaners 42nd Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade 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 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. 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) . Find tickets & information for 42nd Annual Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade. happening at Historic Old Town Alexandria VA, Alexandria, VA on Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 12:00 pm EST. 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 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. The parade officially starts at the corner of King Street and St. Asaph Street at 12:30pm, with dignitaries leading the procession at 12:15 pm. The parade proceeds east on King Street, turning North at Lee Street and West at Cameron Street, finishing at the intersection of Cameron and Pitt. The 42nd Annual Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade at King St. Old Town Alexandria, 322 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3212, United States,Alexandria, Virginia on Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 12:30 pm 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. 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 It was a picturesque day in Old Town for Alexandria's 42nd annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Temperatures were crisp in the 60s, as King Street near City Hall was awash in orange, green and white. Thousands cheered the Irish pride of approximately 80 participating groups. Tom Mooney, the owner of Murphy's Grand Irish Pub (713 Find tickets & information for Ballyshaners St. Patricks Day Parade. happening at Old Town Alexandria, Alexandria, VA on Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 11:00 am EST. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. While plenty of events and activities are happening this weekend for all ages, all (Irish) eyes will be on the Ballyshaners 42nd Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday. The parade officially starts from the corner of King Street and St. Asaph Street at 12:30 p.m., with dignitaries leading the procession at noon. Here’s a 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 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 The parade officially starts at the corner of King Street and St. Asaph Street at 12:30pm, with dignitaries leading the procession at 12:15 pm. The parade proceeds east on King Street, turning North at Lee Street and West at Cameron Street, finishing at the intersection of Cameron and Pitt. St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Monday. March 17, 2025 12 PM - 10 PM ; 2025 Cherry Blossom Guided Tours with Pedego Electric Bikes Alexandria. Apr 5, 2025 . ALX 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.
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