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☘️ St. Patrick’s Day Parade
A look ahead at Huntsville's St. Patrick's Day Parade, plus some fun things to do this weekend and a popular market returns this Sunday!
Andrew Smith
March 11, 2025
Happy Tuesday!
I hope everyone had a great Spring Break and that your week is off to a good start!
Thanks to everyone who had kind things to say about our summer camp guide on Friday! If you missed it, you can check it out here.
Also, we partnered with a local skincare company called Diaz Beez to give away a box of their natural skincare products.
The box is worth almost $100, and all the products are infused with local honey and natural botanicals.
You can enter for free here. We will announce the winner on Instagram this Sunday.
Alrighty, let’s get to it!
👨🚀 Blast Off
🗓️ 7 Things To Do This Weekend
🌸 Spring NEACA Craft Show
March 14-16 | Friday and Saturday 9 AM-6 PM, Sunday 12 PM-5 PM | Von Braun Center | Free | More Info
Shop for handmade treasures from over 100 local and regional artisans. Find unique home decor, jewelry, and one-of-a-kind gifts!
💥 Huntsville Comic Convention
March 14-15 | Friday and Saturday 11 AM-7 PM | Lowe Mill | $10 | Get Tickets
A two-day celebration of all things comics, graphic novels, and fandom! Unleash your inner superhero as you dive into a multiverse of thrilling exhibits, exclusive merch, and larger-than-life cosplay competitions!
☘️ St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 15 | 11 AM | Downtown Huntsville | Free | See Parade Map
Get your green on! Enjoy festive floats, live music, and a celebration of Irish culture at the 48th Annual Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick's Day Parade.
🍻 Yellowhammer St. Patrick’s Day
Saturday, March 15 | All Day | Yellowhammer Brewing | Free | More Info
Head to Yelloahmmer after the parade to keep the fun rolling! There will be Irish-style drinks, Green Beers, tap Irish dancers, live music, and food by Wiener Von Braun!
📚 Rocket City Reading Fest
Sunday, March 16 | 12 PM–4 PM | The Orion Amphitheater | Free | More Info
Meet local authors, discover new books, and craft your own bookmarks to celebrate National Reading Month! Enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly fun presented by the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library.
🍹 St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails at The View
Sunday, March 16 | 3 PM–5 PM | Burritt on the Mountain | $15+ | Get Tickets
Celebrate St. Paddy’s with live Irish music, themed cocktails, festive foods, and a scenic view overlooking Huntsville. Perfect for a festive afternoon!
🎭 Whose Live Anyway?
Sunday, March 16 | 7:30 PM | VBC Concert Hall | $45+ | Get Tickets
Catch the hilarious live improv show based on the hit TV series. Get ready for a night of unscripted comedy gold!
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🎭️ Mamma Mia Is Coming to Huntsville
Mamma Mia is coming to Huntsville for one weekend only—don’t miss your chance to see it live!
This high-energy musical, packed with ABBA’s greatest hits, takes the stage for five showtimes:
Friday, March 28: 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 29: 1 PM and 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 30: 1 PM and 7:30 PM
A daughter’s wedding. A mother’s past. Three possible dads. Set on a sun-soaked Greek island, this feel-good story unfolds with unforgettable music, laughter, and romance.
With over 65 million fans worldwide, Mamma Mia is one of the most beloved musicals of all time.
Tickets are almost gone—get yours before it's too late!
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🚀 Taking Flight
☘️ Huntsville’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The 48th Annual Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off on March 15 at 11 AM in Downtown Huntsville!
Celebrate Irish heritage with festive floats, live music, and the crowning of a Parade Queen and Court. This tradition brings the community together for a day of fun and green-filled spirit.
Don’t forget to wear your best green attire and join the celebration along the parade route!
🎶 PorchFest Is Bringing Local Music to Five Points
Mark your calendars for May 3 because PorchFest Five Points is back for its fifth year in a row!
If you’re not familiar with the event, neighborhood porches will turn into live music stages.
This free event also serves as a fundraiser to support Huntsville’s growing music scene. Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs, tip the musicians, and enjoy an unforgettable day of free music.
If you’re interested in performing, musician applications are open.
🛍️ The Market at MidCity Returns This Weekend
The Market at MidCity is back for its seventh season and will kick off on March 16 at MidCity. The market will be open every Sunday through November 9 from 12 to 4 PM.
You’ll find fresh fruits, veggies, baked goods, plants, and more from over 50 local vendors! There will also be live music, fun family activities, and much more!
📽️ Reel of the Week
We stopped by the Commerce Kitchen in Downtown Huntsville. If you’re looking for authentic Southern cuisine, it’s worth a visit!
🗓️ Explore The Rocket City
Got a fun event coming up? Let us know about it!
Rocket City Reading Fest at The Orion
Celebrate National Reading Month at The Orion on March 16. There will a book swap, DIY bookmark craft table, book signings with local authors, and more! This is a FREE event. More info.
Back to the Basics at The Orion
Join Lemon and Lavendar at The Orion on March 18 and start personalizing your wellness routine! The workshop will cover the benefits of essential oils and will help you customize four products to take home. Get tickets.
Wednesday, March 12
Wheels and Heels Bike Ride at Hays Nature Preserve: Get outside to enjoy a scavenger hunt in nature!
Bingo Night at The Camp: Grab your friends and enjoy a fun night of bingo and prizes!
Palettes and Pours at Shenanigans: Receive beginner-level instruction to create a seasonally themed masterpiece!
Premium Wine Tasting at Charlie Foster’s: Join an exclusive, intimate tasting and explore the timeless debate: New World vs. Old World wines!
Landon Talks at Levity Live: Enjoy a hilarious evening with Landon and his southern stories!
Live Music at Mad Malts: The Keychains will perform live!
Thursday, March 13
Raptor Show at the Botanical Gardens: Witness the power and grace of these magnificent birds of prey up close!
Cocktail Class at Vintage Cigar Lounge: Grab a friend, a date, or fly solo and learn the basics of mixology!
Stained Glass Clover at Buritt on the Mountain: Make your own shamrock that is the perfect March accent piece!
Shen Yun at the VBC: Travel back to the magical world of ancient China!
Pi Day Party at Mathnasium: There will be pizza, raffle prizes, games, and irrational amounts of fun!
Live Music at The Camp: Dave Anderson will perform live!
Live Music at St. Stephens: Lee Bains will perform live!
Friday, March 14
NEACA Spring Craft Show at the VBC: A free craft show with over 100 vendors!
Huntsville Comic Convention at Lowe Mill: A fan-friendly show with great guests, with thousands of comic books, toys, and collectibles!
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend at The Camp: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all weekend long with live music, a market, and green beer!
Leprechaun Tour at Downtown Huntsville: Channel your inner leprechaun, throw on your best green attire, and join us for a festive Irish-themed adventure!
Cocktails and Cosmos at the Space and Rocket Center: Explore some of the 110 celestial objects astronomer Charles Messier cataloged in the 1700s!
Grand Opening at Pet Wants: Celebrate the grand opening with promotions and free samples!
Bingo Loco at Mars Music Hall: Bingo unlike any other, with confetti, dance offs, prizes, and more!
Sing for the Crown II at Maggie Meyes: A multi-week karaoke competition!
Jim Parket’s Songwriter Series at VBC Playhouse: Hear the stories behind the songs you’ve heard on the radio!
Live Music at St. Stephens: Lee Bains will perform live!
Live Music at The Electric Belle: Aaron Anderson will perform live!
Live Music at Rocket City Honky Tonk: Brother Cane Unplugged will perform live!
Live Music at The Camp: Jonah Evans and .30aught Silver will perform live!
Live Music at St. Stephens: The Ladies Of will perform live!
Live Music at The Casual Pint: Henry D. Jones will perform live!
Live Music at Furniture Factory: Frank Foster will perform live!
Live Music at The Winer Cellar: 45 Surprise Duo will perform live!
Live Music at Mad Malts: Turn Cold will perform live!
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