Let the Irish spirit overflow in San Francisco this St Patrick’s Day. Year after year, the city witnesses a celebration for the ages. Join the annual parades, parties, themed events, restaurants and pub crawls in the City by the Bay.
Some would say there’s no better place to celebrate St Patrick's Day than San Fran. The city holds one of the largest St Paddy’s Day celebrations in the world. So, don your green, hoist a pint and get your Irish spirit on, even if it's just for a day.
We’re not about to miss a party – plan your attendance for the city’s famous St Patrick’s Day events and keep the fun going with parades and Irish fare.
Attend a St Patrick’s Day parade
Yearly celebrations of Irish culture and heritage in San Francisco never disappoint. The Annual San Francisco St Patrick's Day Parade is the absolute largest of its kind on the West Coast and it’s sure to be a blast.
The parade begins at Market and Second Street with vibrant floats, marching bands and Irish dance groups that you don't want to miss. Once the parade arrives at Civic Center Plaza, the festivities begin – and you wouldn’t want to miss that.