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St. Patrick's Day Parade from Jones Point Park
Jones Point Park, 1 Jones Pt, Alexandria, VA, USAlexandria is hosting its annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 7th! Let's take a walk around Old Town, and those inclined can linger longer to watch the parade.
❶ What we'll do:
- From the old ship's rudder under Wilson Bridge we'll check out the lighthouse and then head north along the shoreline to Madison Street, with a slight detour to walk through the Wilkes St Tunnel. At Madison St we'll turn left, walk west to N. Fairfax St, and head south back to the Torpedo Factory along Fairfax, Princess, and Union streets. After a pit stop at the Torpedo Factory, we'll head west to the parade route along Union and Queen streets. Pick your favorite viewing spot along N Pitt St; the reviewing stand is at the intersection of N Pitt and King streets and the parade starts at 12:15 pm. After the parade or whenever you have had enough, it's about a one mile walk back to Jones Point Park along King and Lee streets.
- The hike is just under 5 miles and should take about 2 hours, plus maybe an hour to watch the parade, at your discretion. The surface is fairly level, except for Windmill Hill, and is mostly paved. This is an easy walk.
- Google map of the hike and parade route: https://tinyurl.com/we2jus8z
❷ How to get there: The park entrance is at the south end of South Royal Street in Old Town Alexandria. From Highway 1 (either direction), take Franklin Street east to Royal Street, turn right and drive south 3 blocks until the street ends in front of Wilson Bridge. The park entrance is on your left. The street address is 1 Jones Point Drive, Alexandria, VA 22314.
❸ Weather: The forecast is partly cloudy and a high of 69F, with an 18% chance of showers as we start, falling to around 3% at parade start. Light S winds. Updates here: https://tinyurl.com/yc4vjjnm
❹ What to bring: Water, comfy shoes, and your furry friend if desired. If you bring an umbrella or poncho it won't rain.
❺ Advisory: As a reminder, this is an adult group, and you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and well-being during events. No one under 18 years of age is allowed at this event, either as members or as guests, to include babies in carriers and/or strollers.
❻ Administrative stuff:
- There are restrooms at Jones Point Park, the Torpedo Factory, and Ramsay Visitor Center.
- Parking at Jones Point Park is free and there is room for around 100 cars. DO NOT park along S Royal St at the entrance to the park! You may be towed!!
❼ Notes:
- Jones Point Park: http://tinyurl.com/pbyq733
- St. Patrick's Day Parade: https://ballyshaners.org/about/
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