North Charleston’s annual St. Patrick’s Day block party and parade happens Saturday

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The area’s largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration returns to North Charleston this weekend.

Wear your brightest green and head to the Park Circle community on Saturday, March 9^th for the 20^th annual St. Patrick’s Day Block Party and Parade.

The event will feature live music, street vendors, food from area restaurants, a kid’s zone, and plenty of other family-friendly activities.

It all begins with a parade that starts on Park Place East, across from the Park Circle Community Center, at noon and proceeds down East Montague Avenue through the block party to Virginia Avenue.

The party, parade, and parking are free to the public; however, parking is limited, and people are asked to carpool or utilize a rideshare.

Road Closures

East Montague will close between Virginia Avenue and Jenkins Avenue at 9:00 a.m. for set up and remains closed until 7:00 p.m. Additional closures will occur on Chateau Avenue, O’Hear Avenue, Empire Avenue, and Colie Morse Way, according to the city.

East Montague Avenue between Park Place East and Jenkins Avenue will close at 11:30 a.m. and stay closed for the duration of the parade.

Move those vehicles! Cars left in the block party area overnight on Friday, March 8, will be towed, according to the city.

Performances

Organizers say performances will take place at Madra Rua Irish Pub, EVO Pizzeria, Commonhouse Aleworks, and Dig in the Park. See a look at the performers and times below:

Madra Rua Irish Pub
Patio Stage:

• 1-3 pm – Jason Ayers
• 3:30-6 pm – Molly Durnin
• 6:30-8 pm – Dylan Swinson

Street Stage:

• 1-2:30 pm – TC Costello
• 2-5 pm – Sweeney

EVO Pizzeria

• 12:30-1 pm – Relative Suns (Classic Rock)
• 1:30-2:30 pm – JP & The Moonshine Boys (Classic Rock)
• 2:45-3:45 pm – Remedy
• 4-5 pm Mr. Fahrenheit (A Tribute to Queen)

Commonhouse Aleworks

• 3:30-4:30 pm – TC Costello playing on the accordion
• 6-9 pm (after party) – Kraken’s Release, a Sea Shanty and Polka Punk band based out of Atlanta, GA

Dig in the Park

• 12-5 pm – DJ Natty Heavy and DJ R DOT on the Bud Light Double Decker Beer and DJ Bar

For more information about Saturday’s event, please click here.