St. Patrick's Day is Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Take your kids to enjoy a parade or two to celebrate this Irish holiday. It's free to enjoy the parades, of course!

Check out other kid-friendly St. Patrick's Day activities as well.

St. Patrick's Day Parade in Alexandria, Virginia
Saturday, March 6, 2010, starting at 12:30 pm at King Street and West Street. Come early to see classic car competition at 10 am along King Street and the Fun Dog Show in Market Square at 10:30 am. See the Parade route.  

St. Patrick's Day Parade in Washington, DC
Saturday, March 14, 2010, starting at 12 pm on Constitution Avenue at 7th Street. Parade continues to 17th Street. Grandstand tickets are available for $10 per person. See parade route and more information.

St. Patrick's Day Parade in Baltimore, Maryland
Saturday, March 14, 2010, starting at 2 pm at Washington Monument in Baltimore, Maryland. Parade continues to Pratt Street and Market Place. See parade route. 

Parade Champagne Brunch will be held at the Camden Club in the B&O Warehouse, next to Oriole Park at Camden Yards, from 11 am to 1:30 pm. Tickets are limited, so reserve your tickets in advance. Brunch is $30 per person, $14 for kids ages 3 to 14. Call 410-467-4147 or email paradebrunch@gmail.com to make a reservation.

St. Patrick's Day Parade in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Saturday, March 14, 2010, starting at 10 am at the Rio/Washingtonian Center in Gaithersburg, Maryland. See Celtic dancers, bagpipe bands, clowns, fire trucks and more. After the parade ends at noon, there will be live music by the Martin Family Band and family activities in the plaza area until 1 pm. More information.