Downtown Roanoke’s BIGGEST one-day celebration is BACK!

The parade is rain or shine on Saturday, March 16th!

Parade Route: Begins on Jefferson Street at Elm Avenue, continues to Campbell Avenue and, ends at Williamson Road.

Live music, adult beverages, and more!

Admission is FREE and begins at 10:00am in the Plaza behind the City Market Building.

Delta Dental Stage Band Lineup:

• 10:00am – 11:00am — DJ Joey Nicely

• 12:30pm – 1:30pm — Phat Anchovies

• 2:00pm – 3:00pm — Empty Bottles

• 3:30pm – 5:00pm — Gasoline Alley

Parking & Street Closures

Parking can be stressful, but we’re here to make it as simple as possible. We recommend PARK Roanoke because they offer parking in lots and garages at rates lower than privately owned lots and garages. You can find a full list of downtown parking options here.

Make sure to review our street closures for the event so that you can decide the on best route and parking. There are quite a few closures!

Corned Beef & Co. Celtic Celebration – March 16 – 10:00am – 5:00pm

Outdoor festival featuring beer, live Celtic Music, Irish food specials, and more.

Outside music schedule:

• 12:00 -12:45pm – Star City Ceili Band

• 1:00- 1:55pm – Albemarle Pipes and Drums

• 2:00-2:45pm – Star City Ceili Band

• 3:00-3:30pm – Appalachian Piping Academy

• 3:45-4:45pm – Star City Ceili Band

*Contests and prizes in between music!*

DJ Schedule:

• 1pm-6pm: Rooftop

• 2pm-Close: Island Bar

• 8pm-Close: Phase