March 2006 Events in Hampton Roads, Virginia

Festivals, parades, exhibitions, sports and more in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Williamsburg and the rest of Hampton Roads. Come out and play! And don't miss our March 2006 concerts.

Continuing to March 12
Whale Watching Trips
The Virginia Aquarium's annual winter whale watching boat trips. Virginia Beach.

March 10 - 12
Battle of Hampton Roads Weekend
On March 9, 1862, Hampton Roads harbor was the site of the first battle between ironclad ships. Annual event to highlight the Civil War Navies. Nationally renowned scholars will participate. View Civil War encampments, chose among a variety of tours and witness the construction of the new USS Monitor Center, scheduled to open March 9, 2007. At the Mariners' Museum, Newport News.

March 17
St Patrick's Day Celebration
We don't know what will happen. FestEvents is keeping it a secret. Free. Seldon Arcade, Norfolk.

March 17 - 19
Shamrock Marathon
34th annual marathon in Virginia Beach will draw 12,000 runners. Half marathon is new this year. Full marathon and 8k too. Events for kids. We have a guide to Shamrock Marathon hotels. Virginia Beach oceanfront.

March 18
St Patrick's Day Ceildh Block Party
Erin go Braugh! A taste of the old Ireland fills Queens Way on the Saturday before good St. Patrick's feast day. Pronounced "kaylee", this street festival is a downtown version of Irish/Scottish traditional fairs featuring live music, dance and entertainment. Hampton.

March 19 - 21
NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament
Eight of the best collegiate women's basketball teams in the nation will compete in the first and second rounds of the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball tournament. Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk.

March 31
Doo Dah Parade
A very strange parade. Downtown, Norfolk.