Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! Green beer, Irish folk music, and parades are the hallmarks of this popular cultural celebration. Here is a collection of some of the best ways to celebrate in our area.
Greater Manassas Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 9 | 11am
The parade boasts unique Irish flair with several pipe bands including the Alexandria Pipe and Drums, Irish dance groups, and members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Bring your family and friends (all dressed in green, of course) for this family oriented celebration of the Irish in Old Town Manassas.
Center Street in Old Town Manassas
www.stpatparade.net
Celtic Music Concert
Saturday, March 9 | 8pm-10pm
Enjoy a lively evening of acoustic Irish music by Mitchelstown in the intimate atmosphere of the farmhouse parlor. This program is appropriate for ages 18 and up.
Cherry Hill Farmhouse
312 Park Ave.
Falls Church, VA
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Pot O’ Gold 10K
Sunday, March 10 | 8am
Join Potomac River Running for our newest 10K! If you are lucky you might find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! All pre-registered runners will receive an awesome Pot O’ Gold 10K shirt and all finishers will receive a one-of-a-kind medal! Awards will be given to overall winners as well as age group winners. After the race enjoy tasty refreshments!
One Loundon
20432 Exchange St.
Ashburn, VA 20147
www.prraces.com/potogold
O’Faolain’s St. Patrick’s Bash
March 13 – March 17
Celebrate St. Patrick’s ALL WEEK, at O’Faolain’s! Featuring Trivia, Brunch, Live Music, Giveaways, Whiskey Dinner and So Much More!!!
20921 Davenport Drive
Sterling, VA 20165
703-444-9796
www.ofaolains.com
St. Paddy’s Beer & Cocktail Dinner at Wildfire
Friday, March 15 | 6:30pm
Join us for a custom four course St. Patrick’s Day inspired menu with beer & cocktail pairings. The event begins with a reception of passed appetizers and the first pairing at 6:30 p.m., followed by the seated dinner at 7:00 p.m.
1714 International Dr.
McLean, VA 22102
St. Patrick’s Day at Finnegan’s Grill & Irish Pub
March 15 – March 17
Finnegan’s is celebrating all weekend long with Irish pipers, performances of Irish dance, karaoke, and live music.
44050 Ashburn Shopping Plaza #199
Ashburn, VA
www.finnegans.net
St. Patricks Day at Tysons Biergarten
Saturday, March 16 | 11am-2am
For a German Biergarten, we know how to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Join us on Saturday March 16th for our ALL DAY celebration of St. Paddy’s Day! We’ll have green beer, Irish Whiskey Flights, and special Irish Whiskey cocktails all day long. Don’t forget to wear green!
8346 Leesburg Pike
Tysons, VA
www.tysonsbiergarten.com
Shamrock & Roll St. Patrick’s Day Block Party
Saturday, March 16 | 11am-2am
Don’t miss Loudoun County’s largest outdoor St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Loudoun Station.
The 2nd Annual Shamrock & Roll introduces an exclusive VIP ticket as well as a General Admission option!
Featuring: Live Music, DJ, Irish Performances & Tasty Irish Cocktails & Food!
VIP Admission: $50 – Limited Availability
- All Day Buffet 11AM-8PM
- 4 Drink Tickets (Valid for Draft Beers or signature Shamrock & Roll Cocktails)
- Designated VIP Area with Private Bar
General Admission: $10 Early Bird Tier 1 – Prices will increase
- Breakfast Tacos OR Corned Beef Sandwich
- 1 Draft Beer OR Shamrock & Roll Cocktail
General Admission + Pulse Inferno Burnout Class
- General Admission to Shamrock & Roll 2019
- Pulse Inferno Burnout Class!
- This class will leave you sizzling and feeling stronger and toned for weeks to come! Burnout is strictly weights and bodyweight in a heated room with no cardio involved. Your heart will be pumping with each set as we move through the class to provide a full body workout.
- Class: 10AM-11AM // Shamrock: 11AM-8PM.
Kid friendly until 4pm
43781 Central Station Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147
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St. Patrick’s Day at Mustang Sally!
Saturday, March 16 | 12pm-10pm
Get your lucky pint of golden brew at the end of the rainbow! Come celebrate St. Patty’s with bingo, live music all day, and giveaways!
Bingo, 12pm-2pm
Live music:
Jackie Holtzhauer, 2:30-5:30 pm (beautiful guitar and vocals covers from the 90s to today!)
The Campbell Boys, 6:30-9:30 pm (an upbeat folk band that will have you tappin’ your foot!)
Homemade baked goods/edible art by Brodsky Bakes (Sara Brodsky) and addictive Pana’s arepas & Venezuelan grub!
Dogs and kids welcome
Chantilly, VA 20151
www.msbrewing.com
Celebrating Irish Tea Traditions
Saturday, March 16 | 1pm
Here’s a “tip o’ the hat” to the Irish for being one of the top consumers of tea per capita in the world. It’s a Saint Patrick’s Day themed tea-tasting seminar. We’ll taste and discuss the teas used in Irish breakfast blends along with some special green teas in honor of the Emerald Isle. Tea-infused treats and a take-home tea sampler are included.
Colvin Run Mill
10017 Colvin Run Road
Great Falls, VA
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/colvin-run-mill/events/celebrating-irish-tea
Go Green on St. Patrick’s Day at Kalypso’s
March 16 – March 17
Celebrate St. Patrick’s day with not one, but two days of festivities and shenanigans this St. Patrick’s Day. Kalypso’s, along with fellow merchants of Lake Anne, will have a line up everything Irish. Feast on tasty traditional Irish dishes: Corned Beef & Cabbage; Guinness Lamb Irish Stew; Shepherd’s Pie, and other classics. And of course, don’t forget a pint of Guinness or Guinness Blond.
Bring the whole family to Lake Anne Plaza for Irish-inspired activities, including photo opportunities with the Lake Anne Leprechaun, face painting, and Irish Dance demonstrations. Kalypso’s will feature live music both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, as you dine, DJ Cris Panic will be playing Irish Tunes from 12:00-7:00 p.m. On Sunday, Sam Gunderson and the Cactus Groove will play Blues and Rock from 8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m
It’s also a lucky day to rescue a pet! Lucky Dog Animal Rescue will be on-sight between 12:00-2:00pm on Saturday with dogs ready for adoption. Bring your four-legged friend to this pet-friendly event and treat them to a green shamrock cookie. For more information about the organization visit: www.luckydoganimalrescue.org
Saturday, March 16
- 12pm-7pm – Live Music by DJ Cris Panic
- 12pm-2pm – Lucky Dog Animal Rescue on-sight with dogs ready for adoption
- 2pm-5pm/6pm-8pm – Face Painting
- 3pm-5pm – Catchin’ Toads
- 4:00pm – Irish Dance Demonstrations from Folley’s Irish Dance
- 4pm-6pm Face Painting PLUS Meet the Lake Anne Leprechaun
Sunday, March 17
- 12pm-3pm/6pm-8pm – Face Painting PLUS Meet the Lake Anne Leprechaun
- 4pm – Irish Dance Demonstrations from Folley’s Irish Dance
- 8pm-12am – Live Music by Sam Gunderson & Cactus Groove
Kalypso’s Sports Tavern
1617 Washington Plaza
Reston, VA 20190
www.kalypsossportstavern.com
Seamus Egan
Saturday, March 16 | 8pm
Seamus Egan, founding member of the band Solas, returns to The Barns with The Seamus Egan Project. Bringing along friends and musical guests, Egan will introduce fans to his immense and influential catalog of music, as well as some new music he’s never recorded or performed live as he continues to explore the further reaches of the Irish musical tradition.
The Barns at Wolf Trap
1635 Trap Rd.
Vienna, VA
www.wolftrap.org
Lucky Leprechaun 5k
Sunday, March 17, 2018 | 8am
Run like you have the luck of the Irish on your side! All pre-registered runners will receive an awesome short sleeve Lucky Leprechaun shirt and all finishers will receive a one-of-a-kind medal! Awards will be given to overall winners as well as age group winners. After the race enjoy tasty post race refreshments!
Reston Town Center
11900 Market St.
Reston, VA
www.prraces.com/luckyleprechaun
Jimmy’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration!
Sunday, March 17 | 8am-1:30am
Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern 22nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration offers a full day of celebrating:
- Open at 8:00am featuring Kegs ‘n’ Eggs ’til 11am!
- Beer Garden in full swing!
- Special Edition St. Pat’s Shirts for sale at 8am!
- Irish Menu, Irish Music & Libations all day!
- A live performance by Tom Saputo from 2-5pm!
- Complimentary Souvenir Pins for the first 400 guests!
- Performances by IRISH ELVIS throughout the evening!
- “Lucky Charms Guess for Charity” from 6-8pm!
- DJ from 9:30pm ’til close!
- The famous “Men in Kilts” Contest at 11pm!
697 Spring Street
Herndon, VA
www.jimmystavern.com
Paddy Barry’s
- Sunday, March 17
There’s a full day of St. Patrick’s Day fun at Paddy Barry’s with live music and a special Irish menu. - Kegs & Eggs
8:30am-10am - Broesler School of Irish Dance
12:15pm-12:45pm - Irish Music with Dermot Power and Dominic Preston
11am- 9pm - Dining Room
Tables reserved for 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, and 7:30pm seatings. All seating are for a maximum of 90 minutes. Limited Irish menu. - Bar Area
$10 cover charge to bar area from 5pm. Corned beef sandwiches with chips only served in bar area all day.
8150 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA
(703) 883-2000
www.paddybarrysva.com
The Auld Shebeen
Saturday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day festivities include live music all day in the restaurant, live music in the afternoon downstairs, Irish dancers, and more. Call ahead for reservations.
Entertainment
The Flying Cows of Ventry, 11am-9:30pm
CCE Session Players, Cellar Stage, 12pm-3pm
Conor Malone, Cellar Stage, 5pm-9pm
3971 Chain Bridge Rd.
Fairfax, VA
(703) 293-9600
www.theauldshebeenva.com
Old Brogue’s 38th Anniversary St. Patrick’s Day 2019!
Sunday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day Pub Bash features traditional Irish beers at all 3 bars and live entertainment all day in the pub featuring Ted Garber. Open at 10:00am. Entertainment: 1pm-5:30pm & 7:30pm until last call.
NO ONE UNDER 21 ADMITTED … NO EXCEPTIONS!
$10 Cover Charge includes an official 2019 button 1st come, 1st served. Limited seating.
SOLD OUT! Irish Concerts in The Snuggery
Celtic concert, featuring Tam McGeady and The Mostly Irish Band. Reservations are required.
760C Walker Road
Great Falls, VA
(703) 759-3309
www.oldbrogue.com
Open Road St. Patrick’s Day Party
Sunday, March 17 | 11am-10pm
Join Open Road on St. Patrick’s day for live music, food, and beverage specials!
8100 Lee Hwy.
Falls, Church, VA
(571) 395-4400
www.openroadgrill.com
St. Patrick’s Day Party at Ned Devine’s Irish Bar and Restaurant
Sunday, March 17 | Doors open at 10am
Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Ned Devine’s. Eat, drink, and be Irish! Enjoy live music all day, Irish dancers, party favors, and more.
2465 Centerville Road
Herndon, VA 20171
(571) 250-8977
www.neddevines.com
Kegs & Eggs: St. Patrick’s Day Brunch Party @ the FINN!
Sunday, March 17 | 11am-10pm
Start your St. Patrick’s Day festivities off right with Blackfinn’s “Kegs & Eggs” brunch party!
Enjoy awesome drink features + full brunch menu including Irish and traditional American breakfast favorites!
2750 Gallows Road
Vienna, VA
www.blackfinnameripub.com/merrifield/
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Caboose Commons
Sunday, March 17 | 12pm-7:30pm
Good luck & great beer. Join Caboose Commons for a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with the Poseurs.
2918 Eskridge Rd
Fairfax, VA
www.caboosebrewing.com/fairfax-va
St. Paddy’s Day Party & ROCK STAR Red Tapping Party
Sunday, March 17 | 2pm-6pm
Celebrate with ROCK STAR Realty Group and MAD FOX Brewing Company at our annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration!
Admission is FREE! Reservations are recommended if you would like a table. Call 703.942.6840 to check availability.
Registering via this Eventbrite site gets you a complimentary drink ticket.
LIVE Music from Magnolia Blue and a tapping of Tori McKinney’s ROCK STAR Red Ale at 2pm. Of course, there will also be Irish food specials and award-winning beer from Mad Fox!
Mad Fox Brewing Company
444 West Broad Street
Falls Church, VA
www.madfoxbrewing.com
Ireland’s Four Provinces
Sunday, March 17
Experience the spirited celebration of all things Irish with friends at Ireland’s Four Provinces in Falls Church, VA!
- “K’eggs” Breakfast fare from 8-11am
- Irish favorites from the Bar/Patio menu all day
- Set-menu Lunch (11:30 & 1:30 seatings) & Dinner (4, 6 & 8pm seatings) in the Dining Room: Reservations required
- Music throughout the day, both Inside and Out
105 W. Broad Street
Falls Church, VA
(703) 534-8999
www.4psva.com
NVUS Ensemble (NVUE) St Patrick’s Day Showcase at Ono Brewery
Sunday, March 17 | 5:30pm-6:30pm
Northern Virginia Ukulele Society (NVUS) presents the Northern Virginia Ukulele Ensemble (NVUE). NVUE occasionally performs in the local area to sharpen their repertoire and performance skills.
Come listen to them play ukulele and sing in 2-4 part harmonies across a host of genres from pop, folk, bluegrass, and even an instrumental Irish tune. They can even sing in Hawaiian.
So, come on out, enjoy a pint and a meal. Afterwards spend a few moments asking them about the Society and the Ensemble.
Chantilly, VA 20151
www.onobrewco.com
Wear Green Campfire
Sunday, March 17 | 5:30pm-6:30pm
Meet at Cabell’s Mill wearing your best green this Saint Patrick’s Day and help find all things wearing green in the meadow. Return to a campfire to toast marshmallows. Children must be accompanied by registered adult.
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
5040 Walney Rd
Chantilly, VA
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