A must-see guide to St. Patrick’s Day parades, celebrations, Irish-themed arts and live entertainment in the Bay Area. Celebrate Pi Day 2025 in the Bay Area with art, astronomy and lots of Monday, 3/17: Saint Patrick's Day Parade Block Party #2. Doors open at 11 am and party starts at 1:30 pm; 21 and older only, runs until 11:30 pm; The Irish Bank is located at 10 Mark Lane in the Financial District. St. Paddy's Day Party at Schroeder's. Head over to Schroeder's in downtown SF (240 Front Street) for a St. Patrick's Day Party. Here’s our choices for our favorite free & affordable St. Patrick’s events for 2025 including a huge 3-day pub crawl, San Francisco’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the 19th annual St. Patrick’s Day block party at Irish Bank, a Leprechaun Hunt, our very own Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival & Parade, and new for 2025, Downtown SF’s “St. Pat’s on Front St.” Block Party The 2025 San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade, held on March 15th, celebrates the theme “The Immigrant’s Story”, honoring the diverse histories, cultures, and contributions of immigrants of all backgrounds to both the city and the nation. The parade will feature a colorful array of floats, marching bands, traditional Irish dancers March 16, 2025 – Green Fest Block Party – A family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day celebration with food, music, and children’s activities. March 17, 2025 – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – This is SF’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day party on the day itself, with three bars, Irish dancing performances, live music, and a corned beef and Get ready for San Francisco’s biggest Irish celebration! On Saturday, March 15, Join the United Irish Societies of San Francisco for the 2025 San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a cherished tradition that brings the community together to honor Irish heritage and the immigrant experience. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade celebrates and showcases our Irish community, Irish culture, and character in all its forms. Featured groups from throughout the Bay Area’s Irish community including schools, youth organizations, labor unions, and cultural groups, as well as the San Francisco Police and Fire Departments, will march down Market Street. The Bay City St. Patrick's Day Parade Association wishes to share details regarding the 70th Annual Bay City St. Patrick's Day Parade. The parade starts at 2:00 pm on Sunday, March 16, 2025. Viewers on the parade route should plan on being in place by 1:00 p.m. The parade starts at Center and Park Avenues and ends at Center Avenue and Water Street. Dublin’s 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration March 15-16, 2025 | 10 am to 5 pm > Parade: 9:30 am on Saturday, March 15 Dublin Civic Center, 1000 Civic Plaza FREE. Parade Route: The parade kicks-off at Dublin Boulevard and Amador Plaza Road, traveling east on Dublin Boulevard, north on Village Parkway, and west on Amador Valley Boulevard, ending near the Dublin Senior Center. United Irish Societies has named the 2025 Grand Marshal for the 174th Annual San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Grand Marshal and UICC Board Member Mr. Mark Gorman will be leading the community up Market Street on March 15, 2025. We extend congratulations to Mark and his family on this honor and look forward to the celebrations. Join WOB Bar & Kitchen Houston Towne Lake for a St. Patrick’s Day brunch celebration with green beer and Irish-inspired eats. March 15, 11 a.m. St. Patrick’s Day Sail: 12:45 to 3 p.m. March 17, 100 Bay St., Slip 465, Sausalito. Deck yourselves out in your finest shades of green and step aboard the historic Schooner Freda B for a St Dunedin St. Patrick’s Day Festival: Flanagan’s Irish Pub holds what it says is the largest St. Patrick’s Day festival in Florida with a full day of live music, dancing, entertainment, food THE 52nd BAY CITY ST. PATRICK’S DAY RACES TAKE PLACE MARCH 15 & 16 in 2025! Join Bay Area Runners Club and Presenting Sponsor Jolt Credit Union at the 52nd running of the Bay City St. Patrick’s Day Races - named by Runner’s World as one of America’s stellar St. Patrick’s Day runs. Bay City St. Patrick's Day Races is on Saturday March 15, 2025 to Sunday March 16, 2025. It includes the following events: Irish Double, 8K RUN, 5K RUN, 5K WALK - COMPETITIVE, 5K WALK - NON-COMPETITIVE, Leprechaun 1/4 mile, Leprechaun 1/2 mile, Leprechaun 1 Mile, and (NEW) 13 & Under 5K WALK - NON-COMPETITIVE. Reggae on the Bay St. Patrick’s Day Cruise: 3:30-6:30 p.m. March 17, Bay Celebrations, 1 Broadway, Oakland. Featuring DJ Veyn and DJ Slappy. Featuring DJ Veyn and DJ Slappy. Enjoy reggae music and food while cruising around the bay. $30-$150. Los Angeles goes green every March, offering a vibrant mix of celebrations for St. Patrick's Day. Monday, March 17, 2025 St. Patrick's Day in and around Los Angeles offers a wide variety of festive activities for all ages, from lively parades to themed events. San Francisco events in March 2025 include Saint Patrick's Day celebrations, concerts, and Golden State Warriors basketball. Other highlights include several performances by the SF Ballet and SF Symphony, free walking tours, and lots of great museum exhibits. I've also included some of my favorite theater shows, and our best festivals this month! CrawlSF Presents Lepracon 2025: St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl. Mayes Oyster House. 2:00PM Artists in The Bay Area; DoTheBay Tastemakers. BrokeassStuart; kate; Brett Saturday & Sunday, March 15 & 16, 10 am–5 pm. Enjoy Irish music, dance and authentic Irish food.
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