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Make some fun memories at this St. Paddy’s weekend bar crawl. The two-day U Street bar hop takes you to ten 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+) . 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 Celebrate Holi. Free pick Holi in the District Fri., 6-8 p.m., The Plaza at Union Market 🔗 Details. Show up as early as 5:45 p.m. to pick up your satchel of colored powder (another bonus for 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” So Lucky! St. Patrick’s Art & Sip. March 17, 6–8 p.m. Artists of all levels are invited to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a fun evening of arts and crafts. Artist Jennifer Lancaster will be your guide as you socialize and enjoy snacks and drinks in this creative experience. Palette 22: 4053 Campbell Ave., Arlington, $65 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. 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. Credit: S Pakhrin from DC, USA, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. One of the biggest St. Patrick’s Day draws for many is the bar crawls it brings. Good news, Washingtonians—this year you can partake the weekend before or during the actual holiday, giving you multiple chances to get in on the fun! Washington DC Clover Crawl (March 16 & 17th) 2. 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, [] Irish Masters of the DC Area. Fri. and Sat., 8 p.m., The Barns at Wolf Trap in Vienna, Virginia, $40 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all week with live music daily through Monday and special Make some fun memories at this St. Paddy’s weekend bar crawl. 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+). 4 F St., NW. Irish bar The Dubliner will celebrate St. Patty’s with live music every day during the week leading up to the actual day itself. The pub, which is an exact replica of a pub in Dublin and has a hundred kinds of Irish whiskey in its collection, will have live music playing all day on St. Patrick’s Day starting at 9 a.m. Metrobar Ned’s does brunch every Sunday, so expect the brunch the day before St. Patrick’s Day to be over the top. Enjoy a traditional Irish breakfast with banger sausage and bacon rasher or an omelet with ground lamb and Irish cheddar. Or veer off the brunch menu for some traditional fare. St. Patrick’s Day in Annapolis. St. Patrick’s Day in Annapolis is one of the area’s biggest four-leaf-clover-themed events. The two-day cultural festival features a free parade down West and Main streets to the City Dock complete with marching bands, Irish ensembles, floats, and civic groups. Across the Pond 1732 Connecticut Ave., NW The Dupont Circle pub is hosting three days of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations starting on Saturday, March 12. In the morning, it will play back-to-back Six Nations rugby games, and there will be live Irish music later in the evening. Starting at 10 AM on Thursday, March 17, it'll Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in DC Jigs & Swigs. Jigs & Swigs is a combination of several of my favorite things: Irish dance, fitness, and breweries. And their March class is the perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in DC! St. Patrick's Day Weekend is here! Celebrate the holiday with green beer, live music, festivals, and much more. Here is your guide to things to do in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in DC with one of the biggest festivals: Ireland at The Wharf. Enjoy the Guinness Beer Garden on District Pier, watch the pipers and drummers as well as the Irish dancers, learn about Gaelic football, eat some traditional Irish food, and watch the Six Nations rugby matches playing all day, too.
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