San Francisco’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival (March 16, 2013) Features all things Irish, including traditional music and dance, floats flouting the green, marching bands, festival food and drinks and more. Expect to enjoy plenty of Irish history, cultural clichés, and a full day of fun and festivities, including live performances and children’s activities.
WHAT: The San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade — free admission.
WHEN: St. Patrick’s Day Festival Saturday March 16, 2013 from 11am to 5pm. St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 11:30am.
WHERE: St. Patrick’s Day Festival at Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco. Parade begins at the corner of Second & Market St, and continues on to the Civic Center.
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I love this event. I have been a vendor for the last 10 years in Civic Center selling hats, boppers, necklaces masks I make, all Irish themed. Last years event promoter quit. No new person has stepped up. I wish someone would contact me so I may participate.
Yes, The United Irish Societies San Francisco, sponsors of the SF St. Patrick’s Day Parade, say the parade will go on “Rain or Shine.”
It’s supposed to rain, will they have the parade anyway???
Hey this is the first year I am going, I was just wondering what it is like. What events do they have? Is there anything going on after the festival?
I love the St. Patty’s parade in SF! I understand the concept of beer gardens but it would be more fun if they just put a gate around the entire square. That way we could have more space to walk around. Hopefully the weather will be nice and warm like last year.
Don’t forget your green!