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San Francisco’s 175th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival

Name: San Francisco’s 175th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
Start: 2026-03-14T11:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-03-14T17:00:00-07:00
Location: Market Street

Saturday, March 14, 2026 - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Market Street | Market Street and Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA

Financial District San Francisco

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The 175th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade hosted by the United Irish Societies is one of the city’s most popular parades & events. Join us on Saturday, March 14, 2026, for fun and celebration.

175th Annual San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 14, 2026
11:30 am: Parade Kickoff
11 am – 5 pm: Unite SF Festival
Parade: 2nd and Market to Civic Center Plaza via McAllister St., San Francisco
Festival: Polk/Grove Street near San Francisco City Hall
FREE

The Parade begins at the corner of 2nd & Market Street, marches down Market Street, and will make its way to Civic Center Plaza.

175th San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival

Celebrate 175 years of Irish heritage at one of San Francisco’s longest-running St. Patrick’s Day parades.

When: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Parade Route: 2nd & Market Streets → San Francisco City Hall
Parade Kickoff: 11:30 AM

2026 Parade Highlights:

Grand Marshals: Pat and Buffy Maguire (Java Beach Café & Lady Falcon Coffee)
Colorful floats, marching bands, Irish dancers, pipe bands, and cultural groups
A citywide celebration of Irish music, culture, and community spirit

After the Parade – UniteSF Festival:
Where: Polk/Grove Street near City Hall
When: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Family-friendly fun with Irish music sessions, rock classics, and dance performances
Food, vendors, and cultural activities for all ages

New for 2026 – Youth Sports Day:
Where: Civic Center Plaza
When: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Kids (ages 6–15) can try Gaelic football, hurling, camogie, rugby, soccer, and more
A fun, active way to experience Irish and global sports with the whole family

Line Market Street, wave your Irish flags, and make a full day of it—from the parade to music, dancing, sports, and community fun!

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.

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Cost: FREE
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Live Music, San Francisco, St. Patrick's Day, Theater & Performance, Top Annual Events

Venue: Market Street

Address: Market Street and Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA

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