DC, NoVA Weekend: St. Patrick's Day Parade, Fireworks

As the first weekend of March approaches, let's hope for some pleasant weather to enjoy the growing number of events. From early St. Patrick's Day festivities and Mardi Gras celebrations to sports games and concerts, there's something for everyone in your family in Northern Virginia and DC.

We've rounded up numerous events going on from Friday, March 1 to Sunday, March 3. Some larger events you'll find include: Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade and Fun Dog Show, Mardi Gras Parade and Fireworks, Fredericksburg RV Show, Mardi Crawl and 90s Bar Crawl.

(You can post your own local events on the Patch. Here's how to sign up.)

Friday, March 1

• Big Apple Circus at National Harbor (through March 24)
• Fredericksburg RV Show (through March 3)
• "For The Artist" Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans Gallery
• The Later Late Show at Jammin Java
• Guitar Legends Live at Tallo Ho Theater
• The Legwarmers at The State Theatre
• Atlas Intersections Festival (through March 3)
• Harry Potter and the First Friday Swing with Shannon Gunn
• National Cherry Blossom FestivALE Release at Old Ox Brewery
• Manassas First Friday: March MadHatterness
• Tysons Library Quarterly Book & Media Sale (through March 3)
• Reston Community Players Presents TIME STANDS STILL

Saturday, March 2

• Alexandria St. Patrick's Day Parade and Fun Dog Show
• Mardi Gras Parade and Fireworks at The Wharf
• DC 90s Bar Crawl
• Scavenger Hunt of the Smithsonians
• Walking Tour of Frederick Douglass’ Old Anacostia
• Capital Princess Ball
• Mardi Crawl in Leesburg
• Sister Hazel at Tally Ho Theater
• Fair Oaks Camp Fair 2019
• Samedi Gras at Breaux Vineyards
• POPUMC Hiking Group: 4 Mile Loop Hike at Occoquan Wildlife Refuge
• Bad Medicine & Friends Comedy Show
• Blagden Alley African Food Tasting
• Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Extravaganza at Hidden Oaks Nature Center
• Master Singers of Virginia Presents Listen to the Sounding Sea
• Fairlington MOMS Club Consignment Sale

Sunday, March 3

• DC United vs. Atlanta United FC
• Washington Wizards vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
• Apothecary Geek Tour: Sign Language Tour
• Bridal Show Under the Stars in Fredericksburg
• Maple Syrup Boil-Down at Colvin Run Mill Historic Site
• Free National Concert Band of America concert
• Anthony Kearns of The Irish Tenors in Concert
• Cocktails, Conversation & A Concert with Nacim
• Catherine Filene Shouse- The Backstory and Backstage Tour at Wolf Trap
• Del Ray Artisans Open Life Drawing Sessions
• Loudoun Symphony Presents Ensembles for Everyone