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St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, and we’re excited to see the energy and celebration it brings to downtown. As we get ready for a fun weekend, the DRI team wanted to share a few friendly reminders for you and your staff.
We kindly ask everyone to show a little extra patience with the Downtown Roanoke Ambassador team during cleanup on Sunday and Monday. They’ll be out early working hard to get everything cleaned up as quickly as possible.
Your understanding and support truly make a difference, and we appreciate it more than you know. Thank you for everything you do to help keep Downtown Roanoke welcoming, vibrant, and ready for a great holiday weekend.
-The DRI team
Downtown will be buzzing with energy as the Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Shamrock Festival returns on March 14 from 10:00 am-5:00 pm and we’re excited to welcome thousands of visitors into the district for a full day of celebration.
Your typical parking lot/garage entrance may be blocked, so remind your staff members to plan accordingly.
 | Solid Waste Reminder An influx of traffic means an influx of trash! Please remember to dispose of your trash and recycling appropriately. If a trash compactor is full, please use the next closest one. |
A FRIENDLY REMINDER FROM OUR FRIENDS AT RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL SOLUTIONS
DOWNTOWN ROANOKE ST. PATRICK’S DAY EVENTS
Friday, March 13th
A Night at the Garrison with Kinnfolk at Big Lick Brewing
High Strung Irish at Atheling Downtown
Candlelight Celtic at the Jefferson Center
Saturday, March 14th
Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Shamrock Festival
St. Patrick’s Day Free Swag Pick Up at Roanoke Public Library
Celtic Celebration at Corned Beef and Company
St. Pats Street Party at Martin’s
St. Patrick’s Day at Big Lick Brewing
Oh Lucky Day I A Not Your Average St. Patrick’s Day Block Party with the Humble Hustle Company at Century Plaza
St. Paddy’s Day Ramble at Starr Hill Brewery
St. Patrick’s Day Block Party at Sidewinders
Green Envy St. Paddy’s Day Party at Dr. Pepper Park
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Six & Sky
St. Patrick’s Day at the Front Row
St. Patrick’s Day Party at 202 Social House
Shamrocks and Shenanigans at The Haven
Jam Rock at Carribica Soul
Follow the Rainbow at Stock
Sunday, March 15th
St. Patrick’s Day Grand Buffet Sunday Brunch at Hotel Roanoke
Events, Street Closures, & Parking
Upcoming Downtown Construction
& Detour Information
The City of Roanoke and Roanoke Stormwater have shared a quick update on upcoming infrastructure work that may affect access and deliveries in parts of downtown.
The 1st Street project: Due weather delays & constraints around St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, the city has moved the start date to March 16th. This will push the project end date to around the end of May. At this time, the traffic control plan is to work within sidewalks & parking areas to allow thru traffic. Road closures should be limited.
The Kirk Avenue stormwater project (between Jefferson and Market) is anticipated to begin in early April at the soonest. As part of this work, a temporary loading zone will be marked on Kirk Avenue on the east side of Market Street SE, near Ladles & Linens. This signage and marking will be handled by the contractor as outlined in the traffic control plan.
Questions? Please contact Elizabeth Paden at [email protected]
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