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Dublin Civic Center | 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA
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Dublin’s 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Festival & Parade (March 18-19)

Where else but Dublin would you want to celebrate St Patrick’s Day? Come out for a free, memorable and authentic Irish experience.

Experience the Emerald Isle without a passport. The 39th St. Patrick’s Day Festival returns for 2023 and will feature three stages of music and Irish Dance, authentic Irish food and beverages, more than 250 fine arts and commercial vendors (including an Irish Marketplace), roaming leprechauns and bagpipers, carnival rides, Irish Tea Cottage and more.

Dublin’s 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
March 18-19, 2023 | 10 am to 5 pm
– Parade: Saturday, March 18, 2023 | 9:30 am
Dublin Civic Center, 1000 Civic Plaza
FREE

  • Parade Route: entries will head east on Dublin Boulevard, north on Village Parkway, then west on Amador Valley Boulevard, ending near the Dublin Senior Center.
  • Free Festival parking is available on Sierra Court and on Clark Avenue. Please use only the marked Festival Parking lots or use available street parking.

Entertainment – Three Stages of Irish Music and Dance!
You’ll find everything from traditional Irish folk music to Celtic Rock and bagpipes performing throughout Saturday and Sunday on two stages. And don’t miss the Irish Dancers performing continuously on the Dance Stage.

Saturday Line-up

Stage Performance Time Entertainer
Main Stage 10:00 a.m. to noon BlackEyed Dempseys
Main Stage 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tempest
Main Stage 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. CaliCeltic
Pub Stage 10:00 a.m. to noon Fast and Vengefully
Pub Stage 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Avalon Rising
Pub Stage 3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Golden Bough
Irish Tea Cottage 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Extended Roots
Irish Tea Cottage 12:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Golden Bough
Irish Tea Cottage 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Margaret and Kristoph
Dance Stage 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. McGrath Irish Dancers

Sunday Line-up

Stage Performance Time Entertainers
Main Stage 8:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Fast & Vengefully
Main Stage 9:30 a.m. to  10:30 a.m. Shamrock 5K Fun Run & Walk Awards Presentation
Main Stage 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Fast & Vengefully
Main Stage Noon to 2:00 p.m. Tempest
Main Stage 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. BlackEyed Dempseys
Pub Stage 10:00 a.m. to noon Golden Bough
Pub Stage 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Avalon Rising
Pub Stage 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. One Eyed Reilly
Irish Tea Cottage 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Peter Daldry
Irish Tea Cottage 12:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Golden Bough
Irish Tea Cottage 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Margaret and Kristoph
Irish Dance Stage 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. McBride School of Irish Dance

Food and Drink – An International Food Court
An expanded Irish menu will feature corned beef sliders; Irish bangers and mash; Guinness-marinated tri-tip on Irish soda bread; boxty; and, of course, fish and chips! Traditional festival favorites like kettle corn and corn dogs, along with international choices, such as teriyaki chicken and beef kabobs, will also be served.

Shopping – Over 250 Booths
The Irish Marketplace will feature unique Celtic artwork, Irish tartans, hand knit wool sweaters, shawls, beautiful Celtic jewelry, and more! Other vendors will include arts and crafts booths, commercial vendors, non-profits groups, and sponsors.

Carnival Rides
Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Irish Tea Cottage
Enjoy lively Irish music along with a steaming cup of Irish tea, served with delicious shortbread and scones. Open Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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.


Cost: FREE
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Block Party, East Bay, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals, Kids & Families, Live Music, St. Patrick's Day
Address: 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA