Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade
– The parade starts at 11:00 am, rain or shine.
– Parade Route: Begins on Jefferson Street at Elm Avenue, continues to Campbell Avenue and ends at Williamson Road.
– Parade applications available at www.downtownroanoke.org
– Can’t make it to the parade? WZBJ24 will be broadcasting it live!
Freedom First Shamrock Festival
– 10:00 am-5:00 pm in the John Nolen Plaza (behind the City Market Building). Free admission!
– Live music on the Delta Dental Stage, vendors, adult beverages, and more!
Band Lineup on the Delta Dental Stage
– DJ Joey Nicely: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
– 12:30-1:30 pm: ON3
– 2:00-3:00 pm: Vintage Reign
– 3:30-5:00 pm: That 80’s Band
We’re looking for volunteers! You can sign up here: https://dri.ivolunteer.com/stpats2026
Thank you to our sponsors!
Freedom First Credit Union, Michelob Ultra/ PA Short Distributing, Delta Dental of Virginia, WDBJ7, WZBJ24, K92, Q99, Star Country, WFIR, The Rock Channel, and the City of Roanoke