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Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Shamrock Festival

Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade - 11:00am on March 11, 2023

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is rain or shine on Saturday, March 11th.

Parade Route: Begins on Jefferson Street at Elm Avenue, continues to Campbell Avenue and ends at Williamson Road.

Freedom First Shamrock Festival on March 11, 2023 - 10:00am - 5:00pm

Live music on the Delta Dental Stage, adult beverages, and more! Admission is FREE and begins at 10:00am in the Plaza behind the City Market Building. 

Band Lineup:

  • 10:00am - 11:00am — DJ
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm — Juice
  • 12:30pm - 1:30pm — The Frequency
  • 2:00pm - 3:00pm — Empty Bottles 
  • 3:30pm - 5:00pm — The Dundies

We're looking for volunteers to help out at the parade and festival. Sign up to volunteer.

Click here to view the street closures.


Corned Beef & Co. Celtic Celebration - March 11 - 10am - 5pm

Outdoor festival featuring beer, live Celtic Music, Irish food specials, and more.

Entertainment Schedule:

  • 12:00 pm — Star City Ceili Band
  • 12:30pm — Irish Dance Academy of Southwest Virginia
  • 1:00pm — Kinnfolk
  • 2:00pm — Albemarle Pipes and Drum
  • 3:00pm — Star City Ceili Band
  • 3:30pm — Pirates of the Piedmont 

Contact Corned Beef & Co. for details. 


Martin's Downtown St. Pat's Street Party - March 11 - 10:45am

Outside Stage:

  • 11:30am — Empty Bottles
  • 1:30pm — Traver Brothership
  • 3:30pm — Hogslop String Band

Inside Stage:

  • 11:00am — Chad Nickell & the Loose Change
  • 12:45am — Charissa Joy & the High Frequency
  • 2:20pm — GAK!
  • 4:15pm — Eric Wayne Band
  • 6:15pm — Ripejive
  • 8:30pm — Dale & the ZDubs
  • 11:00pm — Sexbruise?

Entry is $15 on the day of the event. First come, first serve. No pre-sale of tickets.

Learn more about Martin's Street Party here


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