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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 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade on the River Walk is a vibrant annual event filled with colorful floats, traditional music, and cultural performances. Parade Highlights. Floats and Costumes: Parade-goers can expect to see a series of ornate floats adorned with shamrocks, leprechauns, and other symbols of Irish 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 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. 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 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. This year’s River Walk Royalty will be crowned during the St Patrick’s Day parade. 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 Phillip’s College, and beyond. On March 15, there will also be a St. Patrick’s Day river parade from 2-3 p.m. along the Museum Reach and 5:30-6:30 p.m. along downtown. Harp & Shamrock Society will host a floating Tributary at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk will be celebrating St. Patrick's Day Saturday, March 16, and Sunday, March 17, with daily specials including snacks, main 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. 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 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. Get ready for St Patrick’s Day in San Antonio! From the River Walk parade to family fun, delicious eats, and epic pub crawls, the city’s overflowing with Irish cheer. Join the party, get your green on, and celebrate with locals and visitors alike. See our top picks for San Antonio St Patrick’s Day events 2024! 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. Jam at the St. Patrick’s Day Street Fest + Silent Disco. The 1980s cover band Lon Duk Don starts at 1 p.m. at Howl at the Moon, there’s a DJ at 4 p.m. and the Silent Disco takes the stage starting at 5 p.m. Proceeds benefit the San Antonio Humane Society and San Antonio Food Bank. Reserve tickets here. Saturday, noon-2 a.m. 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 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. As the San Antonio River Walk prepares to transform into a sea of vibrant green for its annual St. Patrick’s Day River Parade, two restaurants along the iconic waterway are already embracing the spirit of the holiday with festive food and drinks.A Latin-Texan Twist on Irish Classics at Four Brothers Southern ProvisionsNestled inside the historic
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