You’re In Luck: St. Patrick’s Day in San Diego is Almost Here
Discover the Ultimate Celebration
It’s a big city, and parties tend to span far and wide. This is never more true than when St. Patrick’s Day rolls around, bringing Irish traditions old and new to San Diego’s distinctive neighborhoods. Here’s the most famous of the bunch.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Irish Festival
Traveling up Fifth Ave. from Laurel to Upas Sts., then back down Sixth Ave. to Laurel St. in Balboa Park, this is the signature St. Patrick’s affair, capturing all those California vibes as well as traditional Irish rites. The huge family-friendly festival that follows is beloved for its live music and dancing, plus the Celtic Village, food and drink vendors, and other activities like a K-12 Celebration of Ireland contest for the artistically inclined.
Saturday, March 17, 2018.
Balboa Park.
10:30 AM parade, 1-6 PM festival).
San Diego shamROCK
Planning on an adults-only occasion? San Diego shamROCK lasts from 4pm to midnight, bringing in over 20,000 partiers to the Gaslamp Quarter for an epic blowout. A block party that’s helped cement San Diego’s reputation as a city for celebrants, the event features three stages, non-stop music, and libations from Ireland to toast to the day.
Saturday, March 17, 2018.
Gaslamp Quarter, various locations.
4-12 PM.
St. Patrick’s Day 10K Run
Getting to reward yourself is half the fun of running. On St. Patrick’s Day in Mission Bay, treating yourself post-run is taken to a whole new level. All levels of runners are welcome to this dual event at Mission Bay Park, consisting of both a 10K and a 2-4 mile run/walk. All finishers can look forward to Domino’s Pizza and beer at the finish, not to mention medals, a high-quality tech shirt, and 10K awards to the top three in each age division.
Saturday, Mar 17, 2018.
Mission Bay Park.
7:45 AM.
All these St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and more are about to transform the city. Ask us for more insider tips on where to go, and we’ll gladly have a hand in your ultimate San Diego St. Patrick’s experience.