It’s a big (green) weekend in Alexandria!
The Ballyshaners 41st Alexandria Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will step off from the corner of King Street and St. Asaph Street at 12:15 pm on Saturday.
The parade is a fun-filled event that attracts thousands of spectators and participants to Old Town. With pipe bands, Irish dance schools, community groups, and other performers and entertainment, it’s a great way to spend your day with family or friends. Be sure to check out some of the talented musicians and bands at venues afterward.
There’s a lot more than the parade happening this weekend in Alexandria; here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment that you shouldn’t miss this weekend.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 1
Things To Do
- 11 a.m.: African American Film Series – The Inspection at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 7 p.m.: The Power of Two Art Exhibit Opening Reception at Del Ray Artisans
Live Music & Entertainment
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Goodbye Vienna at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Ryan Forrester Band at 9 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Boyle School Irish Dancers at 8 p.m., Mike Richards at 9:30 p.m.
- Fish Market: DJ at 9 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: Live Comedy at 8 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Music Bingo at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: The Satin Doll Trio at 7 p.m.
- Los Toltecos: Karaoke at 8:30 p.m.
- Lost Boy Cider: Deane Kern & Eric Selby at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Mesfin and Tsehay Kassa at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Carroll & Pat Garvey at 9 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Drew Lynch at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: Practically Einstein at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Annie at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music at 6 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Sol Roots at 9 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 8 a.m.: Health and Safety Coordinating Committee
- 9 a.m.: VIRTUAL: Commission on Aging – Budget Advocacy Meeting
SATURDAY, MARCH 2
On ALXnow
Here’s what to know for this weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Alexandria
Alexandria’s ‘Mango’ Mike Anderson is grand marshal of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Things To Do
- 7 a.m.: Old Town Farmers’ Market at Market Square Plaza
- 8 a.m.: Del Ray Farmers Market at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square
- 11 a.m.: Special Exhibit at Nepenthe Old Town: Judy Heiser and Jennifer Lian at Wine Gallery 108
- 11 a.m.: Bilingual Arabic and English Storytime at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 12:15 p.m.: 2024 Alexandria Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Old Town
- 12:15 pm: Port City Brewing Company’s Post-Parade Party at King and Rye
- 1 p.m.: Spring Pop-Up Market at Lost Boy Cider
- 2 p.m.: A Multicultural Poetry Reading: Poems About The Moon at Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library
- 2 p.m.: Board Games Cafe at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 6:30 p.m: A Night at the Speakeasy at The Garden Alexandria
- 8 p.m.: Mixed Bag: Queercore Artist Showcase at Galactic Panther
Live Music & Entertainment
- Alexandria Bier Garden: Mojo Aces at 9 p.m.
- Blackwall Hitch: Levi Stephens at 8 p.m.
- Cafe du Soleil: Elsa Riveros and Jose Vega at 5 p.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant and Bar: Brendan’s Voyage at 1 p.m., Boyle School Irish Dancers at 4:30 p.m. & 8 p.m., Threenis at 9:30 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Karaoke at 8 p.m.
- King and Rye: POEHEMIA at 2 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Sharon Clark Trio at 7 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: Negussie Bogale and Nani at 10 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Pat Carroll at 10 a.m., Powers & McLaughlin at 12 p.m., Pat Garvey at 6 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Mac McAnally at 7:30 p.m.
- The Light Horse: A Night To Forget at 9:30 p.m.
- The Little Theatre of Alexandria: Annie at 8 p.m.
- The Study at Morrison House: Live piano music at 6 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
City of Alexandria
- 9 a.m.: Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance
- 10 a.m.: Pop-Up: Potomac Yard Entertainment District
- 12:15 p.m.: St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- 2 p.m.: Poetry Reading: Poems about the Moon
SUNDAY, MARCH 3
Things To Do
- 9 a.m.: Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market
- 10 a.m.: Old Town North Farmers Market
- 1 p.m.: Writers Group at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
- 5 p.m.: ELEMENTS OF EARTH – In Collaboration with Next Reflex Dance Collective at George Washington Masonic National Memorial
Live Music & Entertainment
- Blackwall Hitch: Jazz Brunch with Black Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
- Daniel O’Connell’s Irish Restaurant & Bar: Brian Gaffney at 5 p.m.
- Galactic Panther: ESP’s InterGalactic Open Mic at 7:30 p.m.
- Hops N Shine: Music Trivia at 7 p.m.
- Laporta’s Restaurant: Antonio James at 11:30 a.m., Walt Johnson Trio at 6 p.m.
- Makeda Restaurant: An Evening of Smooth Jazz at 8 p.m.
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub: Rook Richards at 8:30 p.m.
- Rock It Grill: Karaoke at 9:30 p.m.
- The Birchmere Music Hall: Mother’s Finest at 7:30 p.m.
- Two Nineteen Restaurant: Kev Powe Thang at 9 p.m.
City of Alexandria
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