Ahhh, St. Patrick’s Day, the day many of us use as an excuse to drink a green lager, claim any ounce of Irish heritage found in our 23andMe report, and wear all your favorite green clothing at once. From corned beef hash and green hops to yacht parties, shamrock runs, and family-friendly festivals, there is something for everyone to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day this year. If you’re looking for an excuse to wear that “Kiss Me I’m Irish” t-shirt, now’s your time to shine.
St. Patrick’s Day Events in San Diego
The 43rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
March 15
On Saturday, March 15 at 10:30 a.m. this family-friendly parade will start on Fifth Avenue and Laurel Street for its 43rd year in San Diego. The parade is free and open to all and features high school marching bands, police and fire department units, dancing groups and more. Throughout the day, enjoy more fun in Balboa Park featuring an all-ages festival from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Guests will enjoy food booths, live performances and craft vendors. Admission into the festival is $10 for adults 21 years and older and free for anyone under 21 and active duty military with I.D.
8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Kearny Mesa
7th Annual San Diego Leprechaun Run
March 15
Lace up your running shoes and join San Diego Running Co. on Saturday, March 15 for their 7th Annual San Diego Leprechaun Run 5K & Kids 1K. Participants will run through downtown Pacific Beach and receive a complimentary Leprechaun Run t-shirt, medal upon finishing, photo and a complimentary drink at the finish. The Leprechaun Run 5K will begin at 9 a.m. and the Kids 1K Run will begin at 10:30 a.m. Registration for the Leprechaun Run 5K is $59 and $35 for the Kids 1K Run.
Pacific Beach
Lamb’s St. Patrick’s Cabaret Show
March 16-17
For a night of Irish tunes, head to Lamb’s annual St Patrick’s Day Cabaret. Attendees can enjoy a night at the Lamb’s Player Theatre complete with 100 minutes of uninterrupted Irish music. The annual St. Patrick’s Day concert will be on Sunday, March 16 and Monday, March 17 and begins at 7 p.m.
Leprechauns & Live Music at Seaport Village
March 16
Show off your best green garb at Seaport Village’s Leprechauns & Live Music on Sunday, March 16. Here, you can enjoy a bite to eat at a restaurant in the west courtyard, listen to some live music, and hunt for leprechauns. The event runs from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Irish Music at Conrad Preby’s Performing Arts Center
March 16-17
Looking to hear some authentic Irish music this St. Patty’s Day? Check out the Irish band Goitse. Snag tickets to watch this quintet of Irish musicians play traditional tunes that will surely have you doing a jig. Goitse will be performing at the Conrad Preby’s Performing Arts Center Sunday, March 16 from 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. and Monday, March 17, 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Day at the Fleet Science Center
March 15
Looking for a more kid-centric option for St Patrick’s Day, you’re in luck! At the Junior Science Club, kids can work a little science magic and learn how to change the color of cabbage or experiment with potatoes. Head to the Fleet Science Center on March 15 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
St. Patrick’s Day Parties & Pub Crawls in San Diego
2025 Irish 4 A Day Pub Crawl
March 14 & 15
St. Patrick’s Day will be taking over the historic Gaslamp Quarter for a weekend-long Irish 4 A Day celebration. The festivities will take place across various bars and restaurants downtown on March 14 and March 15. Tickets to this annual event include admission to more than 20 bars in the area, live music, drink and dining deals, hotel deals, and perks from respective bars. Tickets start at $35 a day on Friday and $39 a day on Saturday.
628 5th Ave. San Diego, Gaslamp Quarter
29th Annual ShamROCK
March 15
St. Paddy’s Day Music and Beer Festival, best known as ShamROCK, is returning to San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter for the 29th year. The festival will be on Saturday, March 15 from 2-8 p.m. and will feature live performances from the nation’s top Irish and Celtic Rock bands, Irish dances and tribute performances. General admission tickets start at $50 for adults and go up in price on March 2. Free admission is offered for children under 4 and general admission tickets for ages 5-17 start at $30.
Gaslamp Quarter
Kiss Me, I’m Irish: San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
March 15 & 17
The Kiss Me, I’m Irish bar crawl will take place this year in Pacific Beach on Saturday March 15 and Monday March 17. Participating bars include: Flamingo Deck, Baja Beach Cafe, The Beverly Beach Garden, Moonshine Beach, The Sandbox, Thrusters Lounge, Truckstop, and Woodstock’s Pizza Pacific Beach. General admission each day is $25 and is open to anyone ages 21 and older.
721 Grand Ave. San Diego, CA 92109
5th Annual Luck O’ Loma St. Patrick’s Day Festival
March 15-17
If you’re looking for a dog-friendly St. Patrick’s Day Festival that has green beer, festive food, live entertainment, themed games and local vendors, GoodBar is partnering with The Animal Pad dog rescue for their 5th Annual Luck O’ Loma block party. This event will take place at GoodBar on Saturday, March 15 to Monday, March 17 from noon to 10 p.m. and features 12 stages, green beers, festive foods, games, and green giveaways. The event is open to anyone 21 years and older.
1872 Rosecrans St. San Diego, CA 92106
University Heights Pub Crawl
March 15
Head to University Heights for a free St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl on Saturday, March 16 from 5 to 9 p.m. Participating bars include Cheers, Park & Rec, Kairoa, Serpentine Cider, and TapRoom and Gilly’s and tickets include drink specials, giveaways, green accessories, food, and green beer. This is a free event but you must reserve a spot to attend.
Park Blvd & El Cajon Blvd San Diego, CA 92116
Gaslamp St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl
March 15
Spend March 15 in the Gaslamp Quarter for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl starting at Taste & Thirst. This event includes free shots at select locations and exclusive drink specials. Register is at Bad Decisions Bar at 2 p.m. on the day of the crawl. Early bird admission begins at $18 and is open to anyone 21 years and older.
729 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA
Lucky’s St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
March 15
Join in on the St. Patrick’s Day festivities with Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl on Saturday, March 15 starting at 4 p.m. Tickets include 2-3 drinks, early check-in specials (US stadium party cup, US keychain lanyard with bottle opener, green and gold beads), drink and food specials, and custom bar swag. Participating bars include: Casablanca Lounge, Phantom Lounge and Nightclub, Trailer Park After Dark (7pm-9pm), Vybz Kitchen & Lounge, OT’s Restaurant Bar and Lounge, Whiskey Girl, and Phantom Lounge And Nightclub. The party starts at 10 p.m. with tickets starting at $24.
531 Broadway San Diego, CA 92101
Pier Pressure St. Patrick’s Yacht Party
March 15
On Saturday, March 15, the Mega Yacht Party will set sail for its fourteenth year. This cruise is open to anyone 21 years and older and will host two DJs across two decks on the Adventure Yacht. Tickets for the three-hour cruise start at $25 for their general admission and go up in price closer to the event.
1800 N Harbor Dr San Diego, CA
Pacific Beach St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl & Block Party
March 15
Starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, join in on the fun with St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl in Pacific Beach. This all-day event includes 10 venues, drink coupons, free shot vouchers, St. Paddy’s Day necklaces at check-in and a digital map of all participating bars. The festivities will begin at Flamingo Deck where a pre-party will be hosted from 1-4 p.m. Admission is $28. Guests must be 21 years or older to participate.
Pacific Beach
St Patrick’s Day Kick-Off at the Shakespeare Pub
March 14
Start St. Patrick’s Day early this year and head to the Shakespeare Pub to enjoy a green pint in a souvenir glass. Don’t forget to have Guinness will be there with their ripple machine to add custom photos to your pint. The event runs from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.
House of Ireland Lawn Program
March 16
Looking to get deeply immersed in Irish culture? The House of Ireland’s Lawn Program show will cover all the bases. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., visitors can watch traditional Irish dance performances, and eat tasty Irish dishes like Irish stew and booze-free Irish coffee.
The Field Authentic Irish Pub
The Field pub is the place to go for authentic Irish bites and Irish beer. At this pub, every day offers an homage to Irish culture. With traditional Irish Fayre like Corned beef and hash, Guinness beef stew and chicken boxty, St. Patrick’s Day at this pub might just feel like St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland. The pub also has a variety of Irish-centric drinks including a long list of Irish beer and whisky and mixers to switch up your Guinness.
The Ould Sod
Monday, March 17
The Ould Sod is having an afternoon of St. Patricks Day deals and music. Live performances by Tony Cummins, Gerry McMorrow and Brendan Kennedy will be during opening hours starting at 10:30 p.m. and ending at 2 p.m. If you can’t make it for the afternoon celebration The Ould Sod still has happy hour deals at 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
