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.