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 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. The Ballyshaners 42nd Alexandria Saint Patrick's Day Parade will be held on Saturday March 1 2025. Residents and tourists were 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. The 42nd annual Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade will take place Saturday, March 1 in Old Town. (Emily Leayman/Patch) ALEXANDRIA, VA — Bring your Irish spirit and green gear to the 42nd Get ready for the ultimate St. Patrick’s Day celebration at ABG! We’re keeping the party going all weekend long and into Monday with festive drinks, live music, DJs, and nonstop fun! 🎉 Here’s what’s happening: 🍻 Green Beer all weekend long! 🎧 Monday: DJ spinning the best beats + drink specials to keep the celebration going! Ballyshaners Grand Marshal Celebration Join us at Whiskey & Oyster to celebrate Tom Mooney, Jr., the Grand Marshal of the 2025 Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade. We’ll kick off parade weekend in style and honor Tom’s contributions to the Old Town Alexandria community. Tickets are limited – get yours here today! 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 Boyle School of Irish Dance at Alexandria's St. Patrick's Day Parade in Old Town, March 1, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum) Saint Patrick’s Day festivities are in full swing this week, with live music and Irish step dancing performances, bar crawls, and other events planned ahead of the holiday. 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 The Ballyshaners 42nd Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade 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 Book Tickets for 42nd Annual Alexandria Saint Patrick’s Day Parade happening at Old Town, Alexandria, VA on Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 12:30 pm EST. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. Mar 01, 2025 - Mar 01, 2025. King St. Old Town Alexandria, 322 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3212, United States,Alexandria, Virginia . View Details Ballyshaners St. Patrick's Day Parade happening at Old Town Alexandria, Alexandria, Virginia, United States on Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 11:00 am 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. 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 St. Patrick's Parade About this Event. The Ballyshaners 42nd Alexandria Saint Patrick's Parade will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Old Town Alexandria, VA. Residents and tourists are encouraged to come early to enjoy one of the DC area's finest parades. Viewing the parade is free to the public. 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. Event in Alexandria, VA by Colonial Newfoundland Rescue Inc. on Saturday, March 1 2025 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. With thousands of spectators and participants expected, parade goers are encouraged to take advantage of public transportation. The closest Metro is the Blue Line, King Street/Old Town.
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |