For years, the Bellingham St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been a celebration not just of Irish-American culture, but of local safety personnel and ways to keep Bellingham green beyond one-day fashion choices! The Parade encourages the use of green energy, sustainable materials, and a clean-as-you-go mindset, asking participants to help keep the downtown parade route clean as they march from the Waterfront to Depot Market Square. 12 p.m., Downtown Bellingham, stpatsbham.com