Gaithersburg, MD  (February 24, 2023)  The City of Gaithersburg, in partnership with The Peterson Companies and rio, will host the 21^st St. Patrick's Day Parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2023. The parade meanders down Grand Corner Avenue at rio, located near I-370 and Washingtonian Boulevard. Following the parade, stay for festive live music, specials and family fun throughout the rio lakefront. Free parking is available in three garages along Washingtonian Boulevard.

Dozens of units will march in the parade, including Celtic dancers, bagpipe bands, school groups, fire trucks, equestrian units, service organizations, characters, and more. Sally and Tom Marchessault, longtime City volunteers and 2020 Distinguished Residents, will serve as this year’s Grand Marshal. The parade will be emceed by Carolyn Muller, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture.

Participation in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade by groups or organizations other than City of Gaithersburg officials, departments or committees does not constitute City of Gaithersburg endorsement.

If you are interested in participating at the parade as a vendor, please e-mail Laurie Yankowski at [email protected].

For more information, contact the City of Gaithersburg Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture at 301-258-6350.