Where to Celebrate 'St. Baldrick's Day' Locally

It's that time of year again. There's shamrock decorations everywhere, folks wearing green clothing at the bar—and people getting their heads shaved at parties.

Welcome to the annual "St. Baldrick's Day" festival, a playful twist on St. Patrick's Day. Every year, thousands of people across the nation shave their heads to raise money for childhood cancer research. Proceeds from the events go to the St. Baldrick's Foundation. Volunteers last year raised $21 million nationwide.

For those who want to shave their heads—or just enjoy the festive atmosphere—there's plenty of opportunities nearby. in Centreville, for instance, already has 24 participants signed up, and so far raised $16,089 for the party on March 17.

Here's where to join in on the St. Baldrick's fun locally:

• in Chantilly, March 12, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• , March 14, 11—11:45 a.m. Proceeds from the event will go to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a childhood cancer charity that funds the most promising research to help find cures for children with cancer. Cosmetology students from Chantilly Academy will be on hand to shave the heads of participants and to bead hair for those people who don’t want their locks shorn. 
• , March 17, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Washington Nationals will give two tickets to each shavee for the April 22nd game against the Florida Marlins. A mechanical bull will also be on site, and half the proceeds from each ride will go to St. Baldrick's.
• in Manassas. The party begins at 11 a.m. on March 17 and will feature face-painting, a balloon artist, silent auction, cardmaking for kids at St. Jude's and more.