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SF’s 175th Anniversary St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival (2026)

Saturday, March 14, 2026 - 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Civic Center Plaza | 335 McAllister St., San Francisco, CA 94102
San Francisco

Event Details

Claire Raymond

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a community marketplace, Irish youth sports, music, dancing, and culture!

 

Sunset Mercantile and The United Irish Societies of San Francisco are joining forces to bring a cultural event to life. Join us on March 14th following the parade for live performances, food, and vendors from all across the Bay Area. At Grove and Polk street, there will be an eclectic marketplace and at Civic Center Plaza, you can dive into demonstrations and scrimmages of Irish sports like rugby, Irish football, and more. Don’t miss this lively event in the heart of downtown San Francisco honoring tradition and heritage!

Presented by Sunset Mercantile, The United Irish Societies of San Francisco, and United SF.

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*, Community, Downtown San Francisco, In Person, Outdoors, St. Patrick's Day
Address: 335 McAllister St., San Francisco, CA 94102

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