2023 St. Patrick's Day Parade

The Ballyshaners 40th Alexandria Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, and will feature a Car Show and Dog Show prior to the Parade kick-off. 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.

The parade will officially start at the corner of King Street and Alfred Street at 12:30PM, with dignitaries leading the procession at 12:15PM. View the parade route at ballyshaners.org/parade.
 
Alexandria boasts the first St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the DC area. Traditionally, this parade is held the first Saturday in March. The parade will feature more than 60 groups including pipe bands, Irish dance schools, community groups, and a host of other performers and entertainment.

The day’s festivities will include a Classic Car Show, located on the 100 block of N. Pitt Street, between King and Cameron Streets. The cars will be on display at 9:00AM.

The “Fun Dog Show” will be held at 11:00AM on the Parade Reviewing Stand on King Street at the intersection with N. Royal Street. The dog show is an annual favorite, with proceeds benefiting the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.

View more details at ballyshaners.org/parade.