Wishing you a pot of gold this St. Patrick's Day and a list of super fun events to try out with your pup this year! Plan your celebrations in Northern Virginia with different pubs, live music, parades, and food!
Parades:
Unfortunately, the annual St. Patrick's Day parade in Alexandria has been postposed to September 17th, 2022.
St Patrick's Day Parade at the Rio Lakefront - Gaithersburg, Maryland
- When: Saturday March 12, 2022
- Rio Lakefront
209 Boardwalk Place - Gaithersburg, MD 20878 - Free parking is available in three garages along Washingtonian Boulevard.
- Dozens of units will march in the parade, including Celtic dancers, bagpipe bands, school groups, clowns, fire trucks, equestrian units, service organizations, & more
Greater Manassas St. Patrick's Day Parade - Manassas, VA
- When: Saturday, March 14
- Kicks off at 11 a.m. the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day. This event first took place in 2000 and is a highly anticipated community event each year! You can see a map of the parade route online.
Restaurants and Pubs:
St Patrick's Day Parade Celebration: Sinistral Brewing Company, Manassas
- Live music all day
- Family-friendly, kids & dogs welcomed, outside food allowed
- 9419 Main Street - Manassas, Virginia 20110
Cascades St. Patrick's Day Party: Fireworks Pizza - Sterling, Virginia
- When: March 17th, all day!
- Outdoor seating available
- They will be featuring Happy Hour prices/drinks all day
Other Events:
Best Friends Pet Hotel - Gaithersburg, Maryland
Doggy Day Camp St. Patrick's Day Party
- When: March 16th
- Prizes won if pup is dressed in:
- funniest
- original
- green "est'
- Call to reserve a spot
Best Friends Pet Hotel - Gaithersburg, Maryland
Doggy Day Camp March Madness Party
- Dress your pup in his or her favorite team's college jersey
- first 20 dogs to arrive, gets a festive collar
- Call to reserve a spot
Dogtopia - McLean, Chantilly, Purcellville
- When: March 17th
- Call your location for details
- Dog Photoshoot
Enjoy your weekend by doing something with your family, friends, AND furriends! If you end up checking out any of these locations, please feel free to tag us @sassywoof!