Where to Park, Route for Annapolis St. Patrick's Day Parade

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The Annapolis St. Patrick’s Day Parade – now in its third year -- will kick off at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 8, downtown.

• Line up at Amos Garrett Boulevard 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 Stree.
• Travel down Main Street toward Randall/Compromise Circle.
• Travel clockwise (the wrong way) around Randall/Compromise Circle.
• Exit traffic circle via Randall Street.

The Shamrogues will play on a stage in the middle of downtown Annapolis from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday. This is open to all.

Parade participants include the Baltimore Ravens mascot, the Greater Baltimore Fire Brigade Pipe and Drum Corps, the Chesapeake Caledonian Pipes and Drums, the Greater Richmond Pipes & Drums, along the with bands from Massachusetts and New York City.

Find more details on the parade’s Facebook page.

The parade’s honorary grand marshal is John Barry, one of the founding fathers for the Washington, D.C., parade.

Annapolis Police warn to expect heavy traffic and road closures from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday for the parade from West Street to City Dock.

Use the following link for information on parking: http://www.parkannapolis.com/map.shtml. Organizers suggest that spectators come downtown early, enjoy a great brunch at a restaurant, listen to the Shamrogues down on the stage at Market Place,and then enjoy the parade and after parties.