St Patrick’s Day parade is a Roanoke favorite Gene Marrano March 14, 2018 1 min read St. Patrick’s Day actually falls on a Saturday this year for the first time since 2012 – and Roanokers will take full advantage of that as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Six charged for series of Franklin County theftsNext: Warner: “Deepfake” altered videos present threat to US political process Related Stories 1 min read AI steps in for candidate during unusual Virginia Lt. Gov. debate Web Staff October 24, 2025 1 min read W.E. Cundiff latest Roanoke County Public School to celebrate renovation and expansion Gene Marrano October 24, 2025 1 min read Downtown Roanoke’s brand new The Exchange Music Hall hosting New Year’s Show with Grace Potter Clark Palmer October 24, 2025