168th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival


Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 11 AM – 5 PM

Civic Center / UN Plaza Station
San Francisco, California


The West Coast’s largest Irish event celebrating Irish history and culture.  The Parade will start at the corner of Market and Second Streets where over a hundred colorful floats, Irish dance troupes and marching bands will wind their way to Civic Center Plaza.

The Festival will take place before, during and after the Parade on Saturday. The Parade begins at the corner of Second and Market, where over a hundred colorful floats, Irish dance troupes and marching bands will wind their way to Civic Center Plaza.

The Festival at City Hall provides a great opportunity for attendees to learn more about Irish history and culture while having fun at the event.

The colorful festivities surrounding the parade will showcase Irish culture through live performances and entertainment, arts and crafts exhibitors, food and beverage concessions, a children’s zone, and non-profits booths representing the Irish community.

Cost: Free