Hampton Roads St. Patrick’s Day Guide 2024
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) – If you are looking for a way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Hampton Roads, you’re in luck! There are parades, parties and even a shamrock scavenger hunt.
Living Local has put together this guide to help you find something fun near you.
If you know of another local St. Patrick’s Day event to add, please email us the details.
Chincoteague Island
Search for the Shamrocks
Friday, March 15 from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at businesses around the island
The St. Patty’s themed adventure will take place at businesses across the island in the 14th Annual Search for the Shamrocks. Find clues to solve a riddle. Cross the line by 5 p.m. Saturday to register for prizes. Explorers are encouraged to wear green and get ready to shop, play, stay and win the search game.
Hampton
Phoebus Leprechrawl
Saturday, March 16 – hosted by Sly Clyde Ciderworks & Club Waka
Break out your best green outfits and jig down to Phoebus for the 4th Annual PHOEBUS LEPRECHRAWL! Enjoy great specials at the best bars and shops in town while supporting The Peninsula Food Bank!
Check in between 12-3 p.m. at Sly Clyde
CHRAWL is from 1-7 p.m.
Your ticket includes:
🍀 Access to drink and/or food specials at participating locations
🍀 Souvenir lanyard with specials & Party Pass Stamp Booklet
🍀 A portion of each ticket sold will benefit The Peninsula Food Bank
🍀 Live Entertainment at Sly Clyde 12-9 p.m.
Click here for the list of participating venues.
Norfolk
57th Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 16 begins at Northside Middle School, Westmont Ave and Granby St
The annual parade is back in Ocean View. Watch marching bands, clowns, floats, cars and groups as they pass by on the 1.5 miles route. The event is free and open to the public.
Stick around for the Party After The Parade at the Columbian Club of Ocean View for food, refreshments and live music. Admission is free and the after party is open to the public.
Norfolk St. Patrick’s Parade back March 16
St. Patrick’s Day Bash
Saturday, March 16 at noon at Benchtop Brewing Company, 1129 Boissevain Ave
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with food, beverages and more. It will feature bagpipes, corned beef sausages, green beer, cocktails and more. Bagpipers from Tidewater Pipes and Drums will play. Don’t miss the special beer release. Wear your green and get ready.
St. Paddy’s Weekend at Elation Brewing
Saturday, March 16 & Sunday, March 17 at Elation Brewing, 5104 Colley Ave
On Saturday, enjoy live music, traditional Irish dishes and more. The MPZ Trio will play from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Scotch N Rye will play at 6:30 p.m.
The fun continues Sunday with traditional eats and snacks including traditional corned beef and cabbage, stout braised beef and veggie stew and more Irish favorites. From 1-4 p.m. Edward Brash will play on the stage. The vendor market will go until 5 p.m.
Virginia Beach
2024 Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend
Friday, March 15 to Sunday, March 17 at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront
It’s the 52nd Shamrock Marathon Weekend. The tradition includes a marathon, half marathon, 8k and other challenges. Enjoy the scenic run along Atlantic Ave and the boardwalk. Cheer on the runners as they go by in their green! After the run, stick around for the post party with beverages, food and music. Click here to view the entire weekend schedule and find more information.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Sunday, March 17 from noon to 4 p.m. at New Realm Brewing Co., 1875 General Booth Blvd.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with live music, beverages and a vendor market. The Wandering Makers are on-site from noon to 4 p.m. The Chong Band starts at 3 p.m. Check out food and drink specials, local vendors and more.
St. Patty’s Farmhouse Celebration
Sunday, March 17 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Back Bay Brew House, 1805 Kempsville Rd.
Wear your green and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with food trucks, green beer and live music. Slick One will perform from 3-6 p.m.
Smithfield
Downtown Smithfield St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 16 at 10:30 a.m. on Main Street
The annual parade is back with floats, marching units, unique vehicles, the Newport News Pipes and Drums band and more. Find your spot to watch up and down Main Street.
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