Annapolis St. Patrick's Parade
The annual St. Patrick's Parade returns to Annapolis on Sunday, March 5th, with a weekend of family fun! This year the festival will involve three days of activities leading up to the main event, the St. Patrick's Parade!

The St. Patrick's Parade is celebrating its 10th year!
The weekend begins with the Irish Hooley (a.k.a. party) on Friday, March 3rd, followed by Shamrock The Dock (Saturday) 12 PM-10 PM on March 4th and the Parade Sunday, March 5th at 1 PM, and culminating with Shamrock the Dock (Sunday)- an epic all-ages party by the Bay with bands, games for the kids, food, drinks and more!
Many often wonder why we have the parade on the first weekend in March, and the answer is simple- so we have plenty of time to recover in time for St. Patrick's Day ~ Slàinte!

2023 Hooley - The Official Parade Kick-Off Party
The 8th Annual St. Patrick's Hooley is also known as the official Irish Parade Kick-Off Party. This evening event honors our Grand Marshals both past and present. It is also a chance to enjoy great live Irish music, traditional & delicious Irish fare, an open bar with...
2023 Annapolis St. Patrick's Parade
Parade steps off at 1pm and lasts approximately 2.5 hours. The parade route is as follows: Line up at Amos Garrett Blvd. or their designated side-street depending on their position/order of the parade. Make a right turn onto West Street Travel clockwise (the wrong way) around...
2023 Shamrock The Dock, 2-Day Festival
SHAMROCK THE DOCK 2023 is a two-day music and cultural festival with global and local acts. We will have a main stage featuring Bands such as Seven Nations, Scythian, Dublin 5 and all the way from Scotland, Skerryvore! Our second stage and tent will showcase Irish Dancing, pipe...
2023 Shamrock The Dock, 2-Day Festival
SHAMROCK THE DOCK 2023 is a two-day music and cultural festival with global and local acts. We will have a main stage featuring Bands such as Seven Nations, Scythian, Dublin 5 and all the way from Scotland, Skerryvore! Our second stage and tent will showcase Irish Dancing, pipe...
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