2023 Annapolis St. Patricks Day Parade

Parade steps off at 1pm and lasts approximately 2.5 hours.

The parade route is as follows:

• Line up at Amos Garrett Blvd. or their designated side-street depending on their position/order of the parade.
• Make a right turn onto West Street
• Travel clockwise (the wrong way) around Church Circle and out Main St.
• Travel down Main Street towards Randall/Compromise Circle.
• Travel clockwise (the wrong way) around Randall/Compromise Circle.
• Exit traffic circle via Randall Street.

Parking/Transportation

Parking is limited in downtown Annapolis.  Come early or take a free Naptown Events shuttle from Navy Marine Corps Stadium (also known as the Naval Academy Stadium).  

Parking at the Naval Academy Stadium:

We have arranged for parking at Navy/Marine Corps Stadium.

- Enter off of Taylor Avenue by the Blue Angel (Gate 5)

- Opening at 10:00AM 

- Parking is $10/car

- Parade Buses are Sponsored by Naptown Events and are free all day.

       Note: These are not City Run buses. This does not apply to city run routes. 

- Buses will begin at 10:00AM and conclude at 6:00PM

- Bus route:

       - Leave Stadium

       - Drop Parade Participants and/or Viewers at West and Amos Garrett (Across from Westin)

       - Buses will continue downtown and drop at City Dock at the corner of Dock/Randal

       - Buses will loop back to Stadium and repeat.

        - Buses will not run from 12:30 until the end of the parade as their route is the parade route. 

To learn more about parking downtown and city bus/shuttle options click here.

Shamrock the Dock 2023

New Two Day Experience!

The annual St. Patrick's Parade includes a festival for all ages on City Dock featuring Irish Dancers, Pipe Bands, Local/Regional and International Acts! 

Saturday, March 4, 2023: 12-10PM

Sunday, March 5, 2023: 2-8PM