2024 ANNAPOLIS ST. PATRICKS PARADE

Parade steps off at 1pm and lasts approximately 2.5 hours.

The parade route is as follows:

• Line up at Amos Garrett Blvd. or their designated side-street depending on their position/order of the parade.
• Make a right turn onto West Street
• Travel clockwise (the wrong way) around Church Circle and out Main St.
• Travel down Main Street towards Randall/Compromise Circle.
• Travel clockwise (the wrong way) around Randall/Compromise Circle.
• Exit traffic circle via Randall Street.

Parking is limited in downtown Annapolis.  Come early or take a free Naptown Events shuttle from Navy Marine Corps Stadium (also known as the Naval Academy Stadium).  

Parking at the Naval Academy Stadium:

We have arranged for parking at Navy/Marine Corps Stadium.

- Enter off of Taylor Avenue by the Blue Angel (Gate 5)

- Opening at 10:00AM 

- Parking is $10/car

- Parade Buses are Sponsored by Naptown Events and are free all day.

       Note: These are not City Run buses. This does not apply to city run routes. 

- Buses will begin at 10:00AM and conclude at 6:00PM

- Bus route:

       - Leave Stadium

       - Drop Parade Participants and/or Viewers at West and Amos Garrett (Across from Westin)

       - Buses will continue downtown and drop at City Dock at the corner of Dock/Randal

       - Buses will loop back to Stadium and repeat.

        - Buses will not run from 12:30 until the end of the parade as their route is the parade route. 

To learn more about parking downtown and city bus/shuttle options click here.

Standby by for exciting news about Shamrock the Dock 2024!

We are excited to announce that we WILL have Shamrock the Dock in 2024! 

March 16 and 17!!

In 2023 we had an all "New Two Day Experience!"

The annual St. Patrick's Parade includes a festival for all ages on City Dock featuring Irish Dancers, Pipe Bands, Local/Regional and International Acts! 

Vote for your favorite float here on parade day!  The winner will receive free entry in the parade next year along with a prime spot in the line-up and bragging rights.  The contest will go live on parade day and stay open for approximately five days.

Event dates and times are subject to change without notice.  

Please check back for the most up-to-date schedule of events.