Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 2, 12:30 p.m.
An Alexandria tradition, the Ballyshaner’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade celebrates Irish culture and heritage. // King Street, Old Town Alexandria; Free
Manassas St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 9, 11 a.m.
Filled with Irish flair, pipe bands, Irish dance groups and members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the parade heads through Old Town Manassas in honor of St. Patrick. // Center Street, Old Town Manassas; Free
Four Courts Four Miler
March 16, 9 a.m.
Earn your St. Patty’s Day festivities by starting the weekend off with a 4-mile run that starts and finishes at an Arlington favorite, Ireland’s Four Courts. // Ireland’s Four Courts: 2051 Wilson Blvd., Arlington; $35-$45
Seamus Egan
March 16, 8 p.m.
Founding member of the band Solas, Seamus Egan will get you in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit as he performs with the Seamus Egan Project and other musical guests. // The Barns at Wolf Trap: 1635 Trap Road, Vienna; $22-$27
Cake Decorating: Pot of Gold Rainbow Ombre Cake
March 16, 2:30-5 p.m.
Satisfy your sweet tooth this St. Patrick’s Day with a treat that would entice any leprechaun: a Pot of Gold cake. Mayra Garcia from celebrateMe! will teach the class. // Fran’s Cake & Candy Supplies: 10927 Main St., Fairfax; $95
St. Patrick’s Day Dance
March 16, 7 p.m.-midnight
With music from Souled Out, enjoy a festive evening that includes dancing, food and drinks. Must be 21 to attend. // Front Royal Moose Lodge: 1340 John Marshall Highway, Front Royal; $15
Luck of the Irish Pub Crawl
March 16-17, Times vary
Search for gold (or beer, more likely) during this pub crawl throughout Arlington. With options for either Saturday or Sunday, drink specials will be available for all participants. // Arlington; $15
