The Ballyshaners’ St. Patrick’s Day Parade will once again march through the heart of Old Town Alexandria on March 7, 2026! Enjoy a parade celebrating our area’s Irish heritage.

The Ballyshaners’ parade boasts more than 2,000 participants, including pipe and drum bands, Irish dancers, and a host of other musicians and performers! So gather with family and friends along the parade route, which starts at King and Alfred Streets and ends at Lee and Cameron Streets.