Celebrating St. Patrick In Hampton Roads

St. Patrick’s Day is a global celebration of Irish culture. In and around Hampton Roads, you can find plenty of St. Patrick’s Day fun. I have listed a few fun things to enjoy with family & friends below. The Ocean View parade is back and one of our region’s top events. 

Smithfield
St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 12 | 10:30am

Enjoy festivities and a parade on downtown Smithfield’s Main Street. See creative floats, antique autos, and a performance by the Newport News Pipes & Drums band. Area merchants will support the festivities with special St. Patty’s Day sales and merchandise. Plus, FREE admission to the Isle of Wight Museum on Parade Day for those wearing green!

Williamsburg

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration At Busch Gardens

Fridays-Sundays | March 4-27

Busch Gardens invites you to celebrate all month long at this family-friendly event. Killarney Village is full of Irish spirit and festivities. Plus you can enjoy your favorite rides, live entertainment, scavenger hunts, and photo ops with Clancy The Leprechaun. For this special event, five-time winner of #1 theme park entertainment by USA Today, Celtic Fyre®, returns to Abbey Stone Theatre. 

Suffolk

St. Patrick’s Day Cleanup

March 19 | 10:00am

212 E. Washington Street, Suffolk

Coming together to remove little from the heart of downtown Suffolk. Volunteers will be provided with gloves, vests, bags, and trash grabbers. Plenty of parking is available in the nearby municipal lots.

Norfolk

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 12 | 10:00am

Granby Street, Ocean View

Come and stake your spot along the route early, as the parade steps off at 10:00am from Northside Middle School. Don’t miss the After Parade Party, presented by the Columbian Club of Ocean View starting at noon at 211 W. Government Ave featuring live bands, plenty of food and refreshment vendors will be available as well.