Annapolis St. Patrick’s Parade Set for Sunday, March 17 Hooley on March 15; Shamrock the Dock March 16 to 17
Annapolis, MD – The City of Annapolis’ biggest parade of the year – the Annapolis St. Patrick’s Parade – will take place with step-off at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 17. In addition to the parade, the following events will take place the same weekend:
- The Annapolis Hooley, or Irish Party, will take place at Susan Campbell Park at City Dock from 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, March 15 (ticketed event);
- Shamrock the Dock, a two-day concert and festival, will take place on Dock Street and Susan Campbell Park at City Dock on Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. (ticketed event) and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. (free and open to the public).
The Sunday parade will begin just below Westgate Circle/Park Place, with participants lining up along Amos Garrett Boulevard. From there, the parade will travel down West Street to Church Circle, go clockwise around the traffic circle to Main Street, continue down Main Street, and end at City Dock.
“The annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and events in Annapolis are a tradition that signals a return to outdoor events and springtime,” said Mayor Gavin [O’]Buckley. “I always look forward to walking in the parade down Main Street. The spring and summer parades showcase our City and, especially for this parade, downtown becomes the life of the ‘paddy.’”
The eleventh annual St. Patrick’s parade is produced by Naptown Events, which is sponsoring free shuttles from Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium to Westgate Circle (for parade participants and watchers) and then to City Dock for those attending Shamrock the Dock. Parking at the stadium is $20 per vehicle. For more information, and to purchase tickets for the Hooley and Saturday’s Shamrock the Dock, visit www.stpatricksweekend.com.
Parking Restrictions and Road Closures
PARKING RESTRICTIONS:
- Monday, March 11 to Tuesday, March 19, there will be no parking on Dock Street from the Harbormaster’s office to Susan Campbell and on Prince George Street from Craig Street to the water.
- On Sunday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. there will be no parking on Main Street (both sides); Amos Garrett Blvd. (between West Street and Spa View Ave.); and in the first block of West Street (between Calvert Street and Church Circle).
RESIDENT ONLY PARKING: The following will be resident parking only (must have Resident Parking Permit) between March 15 and 17 - Prince George Street between Craig Street and King George Streets and Randall Street from Prince George to King George Streets.
ROAD CLOSURES: Dock Street will be closed, except for emergency vehicles, between the Harbormaster’s Office and Susan Campbell Park from Monday, March 11 to Tuesday, March 19. Streets along the parade route will close before 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 17, and are expected to remain closed until the conclusion of the parade, at approximately 3 p.m.
To get up-to-date event-specific information on traffic, parking restrictions, and road closures, text PADDY2024 to 38276.
John O'Leary, Naptown Events and Parade founder said, "We are pleased to be partnering with Annapolis to bring an amazing weekend of festivities and opportunity to the constituents, businesses and visitors of Annapolis. Our annual rite of Spring, the St. Patrick’s Parade Weekend, is sure to kick off the Spring season with an emphatic celebration!”
The parade benefits local charities, including Warrior Events.
Visitors and participants are reminded that, if celebrating with alcohol, please drink responsibly and utilize designated drivers, taxis, or rideshare.
AT THIS TIME, THE FOLLOWING PARADES ARE SCHEDULED IN 2024:
- Saturday, April 13, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade
- Monday, May 27, Annapolis Memorial Day Parade
- Saturday, June 1, Annapolis Pride 2024 Parade and Festival;
- Saturday, June 22, Annapolis Juneteenth Parade and Festival; and
- Thursday, July 4, City of Annapolis Independence Day Parade.
