A man dressed as St. Arnold waves to crowds at the Arneson River Theatre during the St. Patrick's Day River Parade on March 17, 2019. There were only about 4.7% of Bexar County residents claiming 1. See the River Turn Green! Watch the iconic San Antonio river go green for St Paddy’s in spectacular fashion! An incredible 25 gallons of eco-friendly dye are poured and distributed to turn the river emerald green, mirroring the legendary River Shannon in Ireland. San Antonio’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade, open to the public, takes over the River Walk’s Arneson River Theatre on March 16 and 17, from noon to 8 p.m. Last year, 75,000 locals, tourists, and spring breakers attended the events. San Antonio Goes Green for St. Patrick’s Day with a Weekend Full of Festivities. San Antonio is turning shamrock green again this year as the St. Patrick’s Day Festival & River Parade returns to La Villita and the River Walk on March 15-16. Watch the River Walk Go Green for St. Paddy’s! Join us as we kick off the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the most spectacular way by turning the San Antonio River Walk bright green! With 25 gallons of eco-friendly dye, our beautiful river transforms into a dazzling shade of emerald, mirroring the legendary River Shannon in Ireland. St. Patrick’s Day Weekend / Dyeing the River Green / St. Patrick’s River Parades Presented By: San Antonio River Walk / Visit San Antonio Dates: March 15, 2025 – March 16, 2025. Starting at Mad Dogs British Pub. Each year since 1968 the River Walk is magically transformed into the River Shannon through 25-gallons of eco-friendly green dye. The San Antonio River Walk will turn green for the annual St. Patrick’s Day tradition Andrea K. Moreno , Digital Journalist Published: March 8, 2025 at 4:53 PM Each March on St. Patrick’s Day, the city dyes the San Antonio River green! Yes, when you go down to the River Walk, the water is much greener than usual for three days each year. Approximately 50 pounds of environmentally friendly green dye is emptied into the San Antonio River in March when it officially and temporarily becomes The River In a vibrant celebration of St. Patrick’s Day tradition, the San Antonio River is set to turn emerald green during the annual Dyeing of the River Green event, sponsored by MadDogs. This long-standing tradition, dating back to 1968, is a festive spectacle that draws locals and visitors alike to witness the magical transformation. Event Details: St. Patrick's River Parades A parade of Irish-themed floats will traverse the San Antonio River on Saturday, March 15, entertaining revelers along the Museum Reach from 2-3 p.m. and those downtown San Antonio is preparing for a festive transformation in time for St. Patrick's Day, with the San Antonio River set to go green for the annual celebration. Watch the River Turn Green. The San Antonio River will go green in honor of the holiday when 25 gallons of eco-friendly dye is dumped into the water. Watch the water’s color transform starting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, and Saturday, March 19. Find more details here. Thursday & Saturday, 1 p.m. Celebrate at the St. Patrick’s Day Festival A man dressed as St. Arnold waves to crowds at the Arneson River Theater during the St. Patrick's Day River Parade on Sunday, March 17, 2019. There were only about 4.7 percent of Bexar County With Sunday being St. Patrick's Day, the San Antonio Riverwalk Association is already participating with the annual dyeing of the San Antonio River, a tradit SAN ANTONIO – Start getting your green outfits ready, because St. Patrick’s Day is just a few days away, and you know San Antonio likes to celebrate it big time. According to Thrillist Each year since 1968 the River Walk is magically transformed into the River Shannon through 25-gallons of eco-friendly green dye. This is a popular event on social media, and the transformation is fun to watch while sitting outdoors along a cafe or bar patio. St. Patrick Weekend + Dyeing the River Green Presented By: San Antonio River Walk Dates: March 15, 2025 – March 16, 2025. Starting at Mad Dogs British Pub SAN ANTONIO - Irish Spirit is coming to the River Walk with the 55th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The Parade festivities will run on Saturday between 1 and 6 p.m., at Museum Reach from 2 to 🍀 San Antonio River will turn green for annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the San Antonio River Walk Published: February 26, 2024 at 7:02 AM Updated: March Here's a look at the St. Patrick's Day schedule on the San Antonio River Walk: 1-3 p.m. Thursday: River being dyed green; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday: St. Patrick's Day Artisan Show; 1-8 p.m. Friday: St. Patrick's Day Festival; 2 p.m. Friday: 3rd Annual Tater Tot Eating Contest; 4-5 p.m. Saturday: St. Patrick's Day River Parade; The Bud Light St
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