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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. Be There as We Crown the 2025 River Walk Royalty! Saturday, March 15, 2025 | 5:45 PM. Since July 2024, the 2025 River Walk Royalty Candidates have been on a mission to raise funds for the San Antonio Hospitality Foundation, a nonprofit that helps fuel the dreams of future hospitality leaders at UTSA, St. Philip’s College, and beyond. Look for This: March 15-16, 2025 The San Antonio River Walk becomes the River Shannon during St. Patrick’s Festivities at the St. Patrick's River Dyeing. Not only do we dye our river green – with eco-friendly dye, of course, but you can catch live entertainment at Arneson River Theatre, a festival at La Villita, and our spectacular St. Patrick’s River Parade, complete with bagpipes March 15, 2025. 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 Couples Cook An Irish Dinner for St. Patricks Day: Central Market San Antonio: 15 Mar 2025: St. Patricks Day River Parade & Patio Party: Zocca Cuisine D’Italia (located on the River Level below the Westin Riverwalk), San Antonio: 21 Mar 2025: Shamrock Splash: Goldfish Swim School - Bandera Pointe, San Antonio: 15 Mar 2025: St. Patricks Day 5:45pm: Be There as We Crown the 2025 River Walk Royalty. Since July 2024, the 2025 River Walk Royalty Candidates have been on a mission to raise funds for the San Antonio Hospitality Foundation, a nonprofit that helps fuel the dreams of future hospitality leaders at UTSA, St. Philip's College, and beyond. Now, it all comes down to this! 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 parade along San Antonio River Walk (Visit San Antonio) A coronation of the 2025 River Walk Royalty will also take place from 5:45-6:15 p.m. The annual Emerald Run 5K will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 15, departing from VFW Post 76 at 10 10th St. and allowing fitness buffs to take a scenic jaunt along the San Antonio River Walk. Eventbrite - Harp and Shamrock Society of Texas presents St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025 - Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Sol Cypress, San Antonio, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, San Antonio, TX. St. Patrick’s Day River Parades 2-3PM Museum Reach, and 5-6PM downtown area of the River Walk. A procession of 12 Irish-themed decorated floats filled with Irish entertainment can be viewed from anywhere on the parade route. Several bagpipers will grace the floats along with other entertainers. Another fun way to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day in San Antonio doesn’t involve beer or heavy food! Runners can enjoy some holiday Riverwalk time by taking part in the annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K along the San Antonio river. The race will be held on Saturday, March 15 and prizes will go to the best costumes and green gear. Dyeing of the River Green Saturday & Sunday Saturday 11 AM-12 PM (Museum Reach) 1 PM-3 PM (Downtown) Sunday 1 PM-3 PM (Downtown) Kicking off the celebration is the dyeing of the River Walk green on St. Patrick’s Day when our beautiful San Antonio River Walk is transformed into the River Shannon through 25 gallons of eco-friendly green dye. St St. Patrick’s Day Artisan Show Presented By: Visit San Antonio Dates: March 14, 2025 – March 16, 2025. Experience the beauty of the San Antonio River Walk at the Artisan Show by shopping over 40 handmade artisan booths, including pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, beadwork, and more. Friday & Saturday: 11 AM – 11 PM Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a River Parade & Festival March 15 – 16 More Info. San Antonio’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are nothing short of magical! Watch as the river transforms into a flowing emerald green, enjoy live music, indulge in Irish-inspired eats, and cheer on the festive river parade. River Walk: A St. Patrick’s Day Destination. San Antonio’s River Walk has turned St. Patrick’s Day into a multicultural event that attracts locals and tourists alike. The tradition of dyeing the river green was inspired by similar events in other cities and symbolizes a universal celebration of Irish heritage. Join in the fun onboard select floats in the 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade - downtown only. About this Event. This year's downtown portion of the parade will begin and end at the Sol Cypress Hotel (103 9th St.) at 9th Street and the River. Green libations tend to go glass-in-hand with St. Patrick's Day. The River Walk's first St. Pat's celebration in 1969 kicked off at the floodgates by Kelly's, a former Irish pub and restaurant 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 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. Whether you’re Irish or just Irish for the day, this free, family-friendly event is a great way to celebrate.
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