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Richmond, pay attention to these weekend St. Patrick’s Day street closures

Posted at 11:57 AM, Mar 13, 2015
and last updated 2015-03-14 00:56:47-04

RICHMOND, Va. -- There are two big St. Patrick's Day celebration happening on Pi Day. That means in addition to all the revelry and green beer there will be multiple street closures on Saturday to accommodate both  festival celebrations. Shamrock the Block will take place on the Boulevard, and the family-oriented Shockoe Fest takes place in Shockoe Bottom.

Street closures and parking restrictions run from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. for Shamrock the Block. Street closures in Shockoe run from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturday.

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Boulevard Event Closures

  • N. Boulevard between W. Moore and W. Broad streets
  • W. Leigh St. between N. Boulevard and Altamont St.
  • W. Clay St. between N. Boulevard and Altamont St.
  • W. Marshall St. between N. Sheppard St. and N. Boulevard
  • Myers St. between W. Broad and Leigh streets

Street closures and parking restrictions run from 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.

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Shockoe Bottom Event

  • N. 17th St. between E. Main and E. Grace streets
  • N. 18th St. between E. Main and E. Grace streets
  • E. Franklin St. between Ambler and N. 18th streets
  • Ambler St. between E. Franklin and E. Grace streets
  • Grace St. between N. 18th and Ambler streets

Street closures in Shockoe run from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Saturday.