Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off at 11 a.m. Saturday in downtown Roanoke, rain or shine. Parade Route: Begins on Jefferson Street at Elm Avenue, continues to Campbell Avenue and ROANOKE, Va. – St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, which means that the Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day and Shamrock Festival rocked Downtown Roanoke. The parade began at 10:00 A.M ROANOKE, Va. – Downtown Roanoke is going green, on Monday organizers announced plans for St. Patrick’s Day festivities which bring thousands to the star city. The Parade and Shamrock Festival Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade - 11:00am on March 15, 2025 The parade is rain or shine on Saturday, March 15th! Parade Route: Begins on Jefferson Street at Elm Avenue, continues to Campbell Avenue and ends at Williamson Road. Can't make it to the parade? WZBJ24 will be broadcasting it live! Freedom First Shamrock Festival on March 15, 2025 - 10:00am - 5:00pm Live music, adult The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Shamrock Festival is back on Saturday, March 15th! The parade lines up right outside the restaurant, join us for breakfast and stay for the show! Our baristas have crafted a fun and festive drink, our bakery will be stocked with all things GREEN and our chef's special Irish-themed dishes are sure to (left to right) Ava Prince, 7, Luci Berrios, 11, James Cuddy, 5, Lucas Cuddy, 2, with mom Kenzie Cuddy of Salem wait for the start of the Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Shamrock ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Shamrock Festival kicked off Saturday in Downtown Roanoke, starting at 10 a.m. in Nolen Plaza behind the City Market Building. The McDonald’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade will run from Jefferson Street to Campbell Avenue and Campbell Avenue to Williamson Road. When: 11 a.m. Where: Downtown Roanoke News Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade - 11:00am on March 15, 2025The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is rain or shine on Saturday, March 15th.Parade Route: Begins on Jefferson Street at Elm Avenue, continues to Campbell Avenue and ends at Williamson Road. saint-patricks-day st-patricks-day Sat, 15 Mar, 2025 at 10:00 am St. Patrick’s Day Parade Watching Party at Our Daily Bread 1003 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke, VA, United States, Virginia 24016 During the St. Patrick’s Day parade and Shamrock Festival on Saturday, downtown Roanoke was buzzing with people — most wearing green, and many with a drink in hand. The parade started on From orange beards, Irish staples and a city flooded in green. Roanoke is celebrating the religious and cultural holiday with its annual Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Shamrock Festival. ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Downtown Roanoke has announced the return of the Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Shamrock Festival. The parade is Saturday, March 15, at 11 a.m., rain or shine. What: The Freedom First St. Patrick's Day Parade and Shamrock Festival is a large, outdoor celebration in the heart of Downtown Roanoke. When: The Shamrock Festival is on Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 10am to 5pm. The St. Patrick's Day Parade begins at 11am. Where: Downtown Roanoke St. Patrick's Day Parade Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Shamrock Festival Downtown Roanoke, Inc. 213 Market Street, Roanoke, Virginia 24011 P: (540) 342-2028 The Corned Beef and Co. Celtic Celebration and Martin’s Downtown St. Pat’s Street Party are also set for March 15 in Downtown Roanoke. The Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins at 11 St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, which means that the Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day and Shamrock Festival rocked Downtown Roanoke. Downtown Roanoke Incorporated calls it the unofficial start to spring. Saturday is the Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Shamrock Festival. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. St Patrick’s Day festivities comprise one of the biggest weekends for Downtown Roanoke. Martin's Annual St. Pat's Bash is Saturday, March 15 and features 10 Bands on 2 Stages with Irish Themed Food & Drink Abound! This event is 21+ only and begins at 11:00am. Tickets on sale December 31st! General Admission Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 on day of the event. GA tickets include entry to the event. Access to inside Martin's may be limited and subject to fire marshall From left to right, Ava Prince, 7, Luci Berrios, 11, James Cuddy, 5, Lucas Cuddy, 2, with mom Kenzie Cuddy of Salem wait for the start of the Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Shamrock
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