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Freedom First St. Patrick's Day Parade and Shamrock Festival
- Dates: March 14, 2026
- Times: Parade begins at 11am; Shamrock Festival begins at 10am
- Admission: Free to attend
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Location: Downtown Roanoke
Various Locations
Roanoke, VA 24011 - Visit Website
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Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade - 11:00am on March 14, 2026
The parade is rain or shine on Saturday, March 14th!
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 14, 2026 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
Live music, adult beverages, and more! Admission is FREE and begins at 10:00am in the Plaza behind the City Market Building.
Band Lineup Coming Soon!
Parking
Parking can be stressful, but we're here to make it as simple as possible. We recommend PARK Roanoke because they offer parking in lots and garages at rates lower than privately owned lots and garages. You can find a full list of downtown parking options on the Downtown Roanoke, Inc. website.
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Freedom First St. Patrick's Day Parade and Shamrock Festival
- Various Locations
- Roanoke, VA 24011
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- Downtown Roanoke
- Free to attend
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