Even if you can’t make it to Dublin on March 17, there are plenty of ways to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day in the District.

The Nation’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Sunday, March 15
12 to 3 p.m.
Constitution Avenue between 7th and 17th streets N.W.
www.saintpatricksdayparade.com

St. Patrick’s Day 8K
An 8K road race that benefits Special Olympics D.C.
Sunday, March 15
9 a.m.
Pennsylvania Avenue between 12th and 13th streets N.W.
www.runwashington.com

The National Shamrock Fest
A St. Patrick’s Day street festival with live music, food and drink.
Saturday, March 14
12 to 10 p.m.
RFK Stadium
2400 E. Capitol St. N.E.
www.shamrockfest.com

Leprechaun Lap 2009
D.C.’s annual St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl.
Date TBA
1 to 9 p.m.
Mackey’s Public House
1823 L St. N.W.
www.mackeyspub.com