The Insider Guide to Celebrating St. Patrick's Day Around The Bay Area
/ Ronnie SharpeTuesday, March 17, 2026
Searching for some St. Patrick’s Day fun with the family? You’re in luck! The Bay Area is bursting with festive celebrations for everyone. Whether you’re Irish, have a hint of Irish heritage, or just love a good excuse to celebrate. From lively parades to kid-friendly festivities, here’s a fantastic list of ways to embrace the spirit of the Emerald Isle. Erin go Bragh!
More than 2000 runners attended the fourth annual Shamrock Run and Leprechaun Kids Run, which included an awesome post-race party with live entertainment.
Join the St Patrick's Block Party for a fun-filled day of music, food, and green vibes with friends!
The 2026 San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade, held on March 15th, celebrates the theme “Happy 250th America, You Are Great”.
Enjoy a festive afternoon with a parade, leprechaun hunt, and green as far as the eye can see at Old Sacramento Waterfront in March!
The St. Patrick’s Day 5K Santa Rosa is a fun, family-friendly race that brings the community together to celebrate fitness, spirit, and giving back.
Head back to the Irish Center after the parade (look for the UICC float) and enjoy hot food and plenty of Irish entertainment!
The Luck o’ the Irish meets the Hiller Aviation Museum for a special celebration in honor of St. Patrick himself!
The Leprechauns have visited Del Valle Regional Park!
The annual Green Fest Block Party is on Sunday, March 15, 2025, outside the Irish Center SF at 45th Ave & Wawona.
Known as the “Biggest, Shortest Parade in the World,” the Healdsburg St. Patrick’s Day Parade was created by former B&B Lounge owner Bill Coleman.
Let the shenanigans begin! Grab a chair, and celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Plaza Park with an afternoon of live music, Irish step dancing by the Shiloh Step Dancers, and fairy door-making crafts for children. Don’t miss this chance to put on your green and celebrate the best of Irish culture in Healdsburg.
The place to be in San Francisco for St. Patrick's Day is the United Irish Cultural Center at 45th & Wawona.
Céilí on the Lake welcomes people from all walks of life to enjoy the magic of Irish music, dance, and tradition.

Experience the Emerald Isle with no passports required! Come to the City of Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival to find three stages of Irish music and dance; authentic Irish food and beverages; more than 250 fine arts and commercial vendors, including an Irish Marketplace; roaming leprechauns and bagpipers; carnival rides; and an Irish Tea Cottage.