03/12/2025
Saturday is just around the corner! 🌟 Are you pumped for the Freedom First St. Patrick's Day Parade and Shamrock Festival?
☘️ PARADE - Begins at 11am ☘️
🟢The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is rain or shine. 🌦️
⚪️Parade Route: Begins on Jefferson Street at Elm Avenue, continues to Campbell Avenue, and ends at Williamson Road. 📍
🟠Follow WZBJ7 on Facebook to watch the parade live if you can't make it! 📺
☘️ FESTIVAL - 10am - 5pm ☘️
🟢Live music 🎵 on the Delta Dental Stage, adult beverages 🍺, vendors, and more!
⚪️Admission is ✨FREE✨ and begins at 10am in John Nolen Plaza behind the City Market Building.
🟠Band Lineup:
🔸10am - 11am — DJ Joey Nicely
🔸12:30pm - 1:30pm — In The Meantime
🔸2pm - 3pm — Funky Bone
🔸3:30pm - 5pm — The Jared Stout Band
Additional Information:
🌐Visit DowntownRoanoke.org for full event details.
🅿️ Parking
The lots and garages outlined in blue on the map are managed by PARK Roanoke, the City's parking entity. There are also a number of privately owned lots where you can park. For more information on parking, visit https://www.downtownroanoke.org/get-around/parking.
We recommend Center in the Square Garage (note that it will be inaccessible during the parade), Tower Garage, and Elmwood Park Lot and Garage. You can walk through the park to get to the parade on Jefferson Street.
🚫 Street Closures
View the closures for our parade and festival before heading downtown. Guests will still be able to access The Liberty Trust Hotel.
🐶 Dogs
Leashed dogs are allowed at the festival and parade. The event can get quite busy, so only bring your dog if they can handle large crowds and loud noises. If they get anxious in these situations, then you may want to leave the furry friend at home. Always remember to clean up after your pet.
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors!
Freedom First Credit Union
P.A. Short Distributing (Michelob Ultra)
Delta Dental of Virginia
WDBJ7 | WZBJ24
Q99 - WSLQ 99.1
K92 - WXLK 92.3FM
WSLC- 94.9 Star Country
WFIR
The Rock Channel
City of Roanoke, Virginia - Government
