Seasonal & Holidays

St. Patrick's Parade In DC Postponed; Other Irish Events Planned

The organizers of the annual St. Patrick's Parade in Washington, D.C. have officially postponed this year's event.

WASHINGTON, DC — Organizers of the annual St. Patrick's Parade in Washington, D.C. have decided to postpone this year's event due to new permitting regulations in the District and a change in traditional funding associated with COVID-19, according to a release.

Instead of hosting this year's parade, which was originally scheduled for March 13, the St. Patrick's Parade Committee of Washington, D.C. Committee Board is working on other 2022 events at which the District's Irish community can show its pride. Details about this events will be released once they have been finalized.

With the 2022 parade officially postponed, the committee encourages the public to attend one of its many fundraiser and partner events, which can be found on its website and Facebook page.

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