Don your best green attire and head to these Irish bars and restaurants to fill up on classics like corned beef, shepherd’s pie, and, of course, a Guinness to wash it all down. Irish Breakfast Ned’s Irish Gastro Pub & Restaurant. Ned’s does brunch every Sunday, so expect the brunch the day before St. Patrick’s Day to be over the top. Gaithersburg’s 23rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and carousel opening day: Sat., 10 a.m., Grand Corner Avenue in Rio Lakefront, free The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring opening day : Sat Credit: S Pakhrin from DC, USA, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. One of the biggest St. Patrick’s Day draws for many is the bar crawls it brings. Good news, Washingtonians—this year you can partake the weekend before or during the actual holiday, giving you multiple chances to get in on the fun! Washington DC Clover Crawl (March 16 & 17th) 2. Make some fun memories at this St. Paddy’s weekend bar crawl. The multi-day U Street bar hop takes you to eight local eateries and lounges where you can find cheap drinks and discounted snacks. The stroll begins at Sudhouse DC and continues on to The Alchemist, El Rey, Chicken + Whiskey, and more pubs ($20+). Explore St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. St. Patrick’s Catholic Church is the oldest parish in Washington D.C, opening its doors 1794.. Originally it was established to serve the Irish immigrants that flooded Washington to help build the White House and Capitol Building. There’s plenty of live music and specials scheduled through the week and on St. Patrick’s Day itself. The Celtic House 2500 Columbia Pk., Arlington. Drop by this stalwart pub, which opens at 9 AM on St. Patrick’s Day for a satisfying Irish breakfast through 11 AM, plus hours of live music, beer, and Irish dancing. Home to the oldest Catholic parish in DC, St. Patrick’s Catholic Church dates back to 1794, when it was a simple frame chapel designed to accommodate Irish immigrants working as stonemasons during the construction of the White House and the U.S. Capitol. In fact, the parish’s second church was designed by the previously mentioned White Spend Saturday and Sunday commemorating St. Paddy’s weekend atop Hi-Lawn’s open-air rooftop, or inside the heated dome. The Union Market destination will serve fish and chips and whiskey, and host the Culkin School of Irish Dance to provide dance lessons (free). St. Patrick’s Day Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt While there is no St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Washington DC anymore, you can enjoy the early festivities in Alexandria, where a St. Paddy’s Day parade is hosted annually on the first Saturday in March. Note: It is not actually on St. Patrick’s Day, so be sure to plan ahead! Where to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the DC area Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2025 with festivals, live music at pubs and family-friendly events By Sophia Barnes • Published March 12, 2025 Top 10 Best St Patricks Day Brunch in Washington, DC - June 2024 - Yelp - Irish Channel Restaurant & Pub, The Blaguard, Dubliner Restaurant & Pub, The Hunter's Hound, Old Ebbitt Grill, Founding Farmers - Washington, St. Anselm, McNamara's Pub & Restaurant, Duffy's Irish Pub - Dupont Circle NW, Celtic House Whiskey Bar What are some fun bars that celebrate St. Paddy's day in the district? I don't go out much, but I have a friend that is visiting and wants to go out to some bars tomorrow night. He wants to go to Georgetown, but I am not sure what is going on for St. Patrick's Day in Georgetown. District Wharf: 760 Maine Ave., Washington DC, free, VIP experience $45. Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl. March 15, 4 p.m.–12 a.m. Suit up in your best green outfit and head to the heart of Old Town for a day of good company and even better beers and beverages. Posted by u/JMUdog2017 - No votes and 4 comments WASHINGTON — Don your green and search for that pot of gold -- St. Patrick's Day is here, and bars are getting in the spirit. There are dozens of bars that D.C. patrons can visit to celebrate Live music will be at "Ireland at The Wharf" this weekend.(Courtesy of The Wharf) Sláinte! Throw on your best green clothes and raise a pint as St. Patrick’s Day celebrations take over the D.C Best Things to Do this St. Patrick's Day Weekend in DC. Harlem Globetrotters - Baltimore (at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena) Baltimore, MD - Sunday, March 16 Looking for the best things to do in DC this St. Patrick's Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list. This weekend has a little bit of everything—St. Patrick's Day celebrations, Women's History Month events, Nowruz festivals, and more. Panera is hosting a Pot of Gold sweepstakes to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Text the code LUCKY to #31261 from now until March 21 for the chance to win free Panera Mac & Cheese for a year.
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