Jessica Chenoweth 
While it is mostly thought of as very adult centered holiday, there is plenty to do this weekend all over San Diego to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!
St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival
The 42nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2023. This year’s theme is “Unity with Peace in Ireland, and Beyond”; recognizing the many daunting challenges people around the world face finding a home filled with love and goodwill rather than fear and violence.
The parade will step off at 10:30 a.m. on Fifth Avenue at Laurel Street and the festival will run from 9 am – 6 pm. See dignitaries and honorees, floats, high school marching bands, police and fire department units, Irish community groups, dancing groups, equestrian units, clowns, antique cars, Irish setters, and more. Then enjoy a fun day at the festival for the whole family with an expanded kids area.
San Diego Leprechaun Run
The 6th Annual San Diego Leprechaun Run 5K & Kids 1K will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024! All participants receive a Leprechaun Run t-shirt, finisher medal, chip timing, free photos and a complimentary drink! Run through the streets of downtown Pacific Beach, finish under the rainbow and enjoy your drink to start your St. Patrick’s Day party!
https://www.sandiegorunningco.com/sdrc_events/san-diego-leprechaun-run/
Leprechauns & Live Music at Seaport Village
Grab dinner, drinks and dessert from one of the many yummy eateries throughout the Village. Jam out to some Irish tunes before hearing over to snap a selfie in the shamrock light tunnels…if you’re lucky, you may even see a leprechaun!
https://www.seaportvillage.com/events/leprechauns-live-music
House of Ireland Lawn Program
Join the House of Ireland for their annual celebration of Irish culture! They will be serving Irish Stew, Irish coffee (non-alcoholic), and delicious baked goods beginning at 11am and continuing until 5pm. Be sure to grab a seat for the stage performance beginning at 2 pm and featuring live music, traditional Irish dancing and more!
