Roanoke’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
November 21, 2009 by Larry
Filed under Our Events
Mark your calendar for Sat. March 13, 2010. Join us for one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the Mid-Atlantic region, and it grows larger every year!
Break out the green and bring the entire family to be part of this annual Roanoke, VA tradition! Whether you’re Irish or just Irish for a day – it’s sure to be your lucky day because all the festivities are FREE!
The festivities take place every year on the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day.
Click here FOR MORE INFO on the Roanoke St. Pat’s Celebration powered by EventZone. The The Celtic Festival runs from 10:00am – 5:00pm. The McDonald’s St. Pat’s Parade starts at 11:00am. The entire Celebration will proceed rain or shine so make plans and dress accordingly.
Be one the thousands of people who come to enjoy the award-winning McDonald’s St. 
Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade features over 100 entries that range from clowns to dogs to Harleys to llamas; there is something for everyone to say the least including pipe and drum bands from throughout the region! Come enjoy the Celtic Festival featuring traditional Irish pipe and drum bands and dancers. Plus, Corned Beef & Co. will be cooking up some mouth watering Irish inspired dishes. There’s more! Dozens of vendors will feature traditional Celtic goods including jewelry, handmade sweaters, and countless other crafts and products.
Also in 2010 the folks at Roanoke Catholic have a great way to get your St. Patrick’s 
Day off to a great start with the annual Shamrock Hill 5K Run which will be fun for the entire family. New in 2010 will be the traditional Irish Breakfast during and after the run. Check back as more information becomes available.
