Norfolk's Ocean View Hosts 59th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

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The 59th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade is set to march through Norfolk's Ocean View neighborhood on Saturday, March 14th at 10 a.m. Thousands of participants and spectators are expected to attend the celebration, which features road closures, parking information, and safety tips for attendees.

Why it matters

The Ocean View St. Patrick's Day Parade is a long-standing tradition in Norfolk, drawing large crowds each year to celebrate Irish heritage and culture. The parade highlights the community spirit of the Ocean View neighborhood and provides an opportunity for residents and visitors to come together for a festive event.

The details

The parade route starts at Northside Middle School, travels north on Granby Street, turns left on A View Avenue, left on First View Street and ends at Government Avenue around noon. Norfolk Police will close several streets along the parade route starting as early as 7:30 a.m. Paradegoers are advised to follow all parking signage, as illegally parked vehicles will be towed. Attendees are also reminded to be cautious of increased pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic, and to avoid drinking and driving.

• The parade starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
• Granby Street from Bayview Boulevard to Bay Avenue will be closed starting at 7:30 a.m.
• The rest of the parade route will be closed by 9 a.m.
• All streets will re-open at noon except for First View Street, which will remain closed until 1:30 p.m.
• Government Avenue from First View Street to Hickory Street will be closed until 4:30 p.m.

What’s next

Paradegoers should continue to check the Hampton Roads Messenger website and social media channels for any last-minute updates or changes to the parade schedule or route.