SF’s Epic St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The West Coast’s largest Irish event celebrating Irish history and culture, the 166th Annual San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival, attracts some 100,000 revelers every year and is one of the city’s most popular events.
166th San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
Saturday, March 11, 2017
– Parade: Starts at 11:30 am – Begins at 2nd and Market
– Festival: 10 am to 5 pm | Civic Center Plaza
FREEThe Festival will take place before, during and after the Parade on Saturday. The Parade begins at the corner of Second and Market, where more than 5,000 participants from all over the states will reel about with laughter and revelry all the way to City Hall.
Live Music on Main Stage
- The Crooked Road Ceili Band 11:00 am -12:30 pm
- The Irish News Boys 1:00 – 2:30 pm
- The Jerry Hannan Band 3:00 – 4:30 pm
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, children’s rides and inflatables, and non-profits booths representing the Irish community.
