You don’t need to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Matter of fact, it’s not even (technically) a legal Holiday in the United States. There are a couple of exceptions, though. There are two place in the nation that have officially made St. Patricks Day a legal holiday, Suffolk County, Massachusetts and Savannah, Georgia. Even better, when the Governor of Suffolk County made it official in 1941, he actually signed the bill in green ink.
Needless to say, legal or not, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated all over the nation in a big way including St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawls, Festivals, Performances and, of course, Parades. If you are looking for things to do in San Francisco, you definitely won’t be disappointed.
Held every year since 1852, the San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day celebration is a long standing tradition in the city. Produced by the United Irish Societies on San Francisco, the official celebration includes both a parade and a festival that usually take place on the Saturday closest to March 17. It is the largest Irish event on the West Coast, attracting more than 100,000 people each year. The parade kicks off at the intersection of Market and 2nd Street and then continues down Market Street with a variety of Irish bands, hundreds of floats, Irish dancers and more.
2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Event Details
Parade Theme: The Immigrant’s Story
Date and Times:
Saturday, March 15 | 11:30AM
Parade: 11:30AM to 2PM
Celebration: *The 2025 Post-Parade Celebration is cancelled for 2025
Schedule of Events:
11:30AM: Parade Begins (2nd and Market Street)
2PM: End of the Parade. It will stop in front of City Hall at Civic Center Plaza
The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in San Francisco adopts a theme every year and for 2025, they have chosen “The Immigrant’s Story.” This relevant theme honors the enduring legacy of immigrants whose histories, cultures, and contributions have had an impact on San Francisco and beyond. From Irish pioneers to global trailblazers, the parade will focus on showcasing their resilience, traditions & impact on the Irish community through music, dance, floats and more.
San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Neighborhood
Civic Center
Address
335 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Category
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