2026 San Francisco St. Patrick's Day Parade
Schedule
Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am
UTC-07:00Location
Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco, CA
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☘️ 2026 San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade — 175th Anniversary ☘️Join the United Irish Societies of San Francisco for the 175th anniversary of the San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade — one of the city’s longest-running and most beloved celebrations of Irish heritage, culture, and community.
📅 Saturday, March 14, 2026
📍 Parade Route: Starts at 2nd & Market Street and ends at San Francisco City Hall
⏰ Parade Kickoff: 11:00 AM
🎉 Tír na nÓg Festival (Land of Youth)
📍 Grove Street near San Francisco City Hall
⏰ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Stay after the parade and enjoy the Tír na nÓg Festival, a family-friendly celebration featuring:
Shopping and community vendors curated by Sunset Mercantile
Irish music Seisiún
Irish pipers
Irish dancing, including performances by the Rohan Murphy School of Irish Dance
Food, culture, and community activities for all ages
⚽🏉 Youth Sports Day at Civic Center Plaza
📍 San Francisco Civic Center Plaza
⏰ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
New for 2026! Families are invited to Youth Sports Day, where kids (approximately ages 6–15) can participate in a variety of sports in a fun, inclusive environment, including:
Gaelic football (Irish football)
Hurling
Camogie
Rugby
Soccer
A great opportunity to stay after the parade, get active, and experience Irish and global sports together in the heart of San Francisco.
🎊 Parade Highlights
Grand Marshals: Pat and Buffy Maguire, founders of Java Beach Café and Lady Falcon Coffee
A colorful procession of floats, marching bands, Irish dancers, pipe bands, and cultural organizations
A citywide celebration of Irish heritage, music, and community spirit
📣 Bring your family and friends, line Market Street, wave your Irish flags, and make a full day of it — from the parade to music, sports, and community celebrations at Civic Center.
More details coming soon!
#StPatricksDaySF #SFParade #IrishHeritage #YouthSportsDay #TirNaNogFestival #SunsetMercantile #SanFrancisco ☘️
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