Saint Patrick's Day is right around the corner which means so is the parade in. Here's everything you need to know about the parade.

Irish eyes were smiling as Alexandria played host to the city’s 42nd annual Saint Patrick’s Day parade March 1 through the streets of Old Town. Founded and sponsored by the Ballyshaners, the parade is traditionally held on the first Saturday in March making it the first Saint Patrick’s Day parade in the DC area.

Neighbors flooded the streets in green to celebrate the Irish heritage at the annual Saint Patrick's day parade in downtown.

On St. Patrick’s Day — and for several days leading up to it — we’re all at least a little bit Irish. Allow us to add to your pot of gold with some St. Paddy’s events this weekend, and on the actual day.

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The Cycling Murrays ride their unicycles at St. Patrick's Day parade in Bay Shore. Credit: Morgan Campbell Parade steps off on the corner of Saxon Avenue and Kempster Avenue to Main Street and down to St.