The 43rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025. This year's theme, "Celebrating Irish Business," promises a day filled with excitement and Irish entrepreneurial spirit.
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, and more. Then enjoy a fun day at the festival for the whole family.
Expect a day packed with live entertainment, an expanded kids' area, and craic for the whole family until 6:00 p.m. So grab your green, bring your loved ones, and join us for this fantastic celebration of Irish culture and business.
For more information and tickets, visit stpatsparade.org
How to get there:
There will be limited parking during this event at Balboa Park - take MTS instead! Route 7 or Rapid 215 will get you to Inspiration Point (Park Blvd. & Inspiration Point Way). From there, you can walk or take the free tram service to the Festival at Balboa Drive and El Prado.
Address and Directions
Balboa Park
6th and Laurel
San Diego, CA 92103
United States