There are tons of things to do while visiting Washington, D.C. during St. Patrick’s Day! Whether it's enjoying delicious Irish cuisine with some authentic Irish music, or visiting our beautiful landmarks that have been built by Irish hands, there is fun for everyone during this festive weekend. St. Patrick's Day is Monday, March 17, 2025. Ireland at the Wharf is back for another giant St. Patrick’s Day party. All ages are invited to the waterfront, where festival-goers can experience live performances by the lasses and lads of Virginia-based Boyle School of Irish Dance, Baltimore’s Poehemia, and a blend of hits from the 19th Street Band. The longer days bring a rainbow of celebrations for Holi, the Hindu festival of colors; St. Patrick’s Day; National Panda Day and cherry blossoms! Things to Do DC Washington DC. on now. 1 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. Best Things to Do this St. Patrick's Day Weekend in DC. Harlem Globetrotters - Baltimore (at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena) Baltimore, MD - Sunday, March 16 This weekend has a little bit of everything—St. Patrick's Day celebrations, Women's History Month events, Nowruz festivals, and more. Ireland at the Wharf Festival is on Saturday, with Irish dancing, bagpiping, and viewings of the Six National Rugby Championship. In the mood for a parade? Check out the St. Patrick's Day parade in Gaithersburg. Book Tickets for Washington DC St. Patricks Day Parade 2025 happening at Peace Monument, Washington, DC on Mon, 17 Mar, 2025 at 11:00 am EST. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information. 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 Best Things to Do in the DC Area 3/16-3/19: Candytopia, “Jagged Little Pill” the Musical, and “Pour, Tear, Carve” Exhibit Plus, a St. Patrick's Day party for your dog. 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. Live music will be at "Ireland at The Wharf" this weekend.(Courtesy of The Wharf) Sláinte! Throw on your best green clothes and raise a pint as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations take over the D.C 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). Dacha Beer Garden’s St. Patrick
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