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. Patricks Day Events in San Diego
The 42nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
Saturday March 16
On Saturday, March 16 at 10:30 a.m. this family-friendly parade will start on Fifth Avenue and Laurel Street for its 42nd 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.
5th Ave. and Laurel St. San Diego, CA 92101
Lucky Brunch
Sunday March 17
Mic Drop Comedy is hosting a Lucky Brunch for St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday, March 17 at 1 p.m. Trivia, a costume contest and more are included with the $18 general admission. The only dress code? You have to wear green!
8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92123
6th Annual San Diego Leprechaun Run
Saturday March 16
Lace up your running shoes and join San Diego Running Co. on Saturday, March 16 for their 6th 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 $45 and $25 for the Kids 1K Run.
Pacific Beach
St. Patrick’s Day Brunch featuring Jackson Patrick
Sunday March 17
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a live performance from Jackson Patrick performing traditional Irish music and songs. Brunch takes place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 17 at The Landings with music from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations for the day of are encouraged.
2198 Palomar Airport Rd. Carlsbad, CA 92011
St. Patricks Day Parties & Pub Crawls in San Diego
2024 Irish 4 A Day
March 15-17
St. Patricks 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 beginning on March 15 and ending on March 17. 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. Presale tickets are $35 a day as part of their early bird special or $100 a day if purchased the day of the event.
628 5th Ave. San Diego, CA 92101
28th Annual ShamROCK
Saturday March 16
St. Paddy’s Day Music and Beer Festival, best known as ShamROCK, is returning to San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter for the 28th year. The festival will be on Saturday, March 16 from 2-11 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 $44 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 $25.
Gaslamp Quarter
Kiss Me, I’m Irish: San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
March 15-17
Barcrawlerz is hosting the Kiss Me, I’m Irish: San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl at Pacific Beach Alehouse for a three-day event from March 15-17. Participating bars include: Baja Beach Cafe, Cabo Cantina, Pb Avenue, The Sandbox, and Woodstock’s Pizza Pacific Beach. General admission for each day of the weekend long event is $15 and is open to anyone ages 21 and older.
721 Grand Ave. San Diego, CA 92109
4th Annual Luck O’ Loma St. Patrick’s Day Festival
Sunday March 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 4th Annual Luck O’ Loma block party. This event will take place at GoodBar on Sunday, March 17 from noon to 10 p.m. and features 12 stages, green beers, festive foods, games, and green giveaways. General admission tickets start at $10 and the event is open to anyone 21 years and older.
1872 Rosecrans St. San Diego, CA 92106
University Heights Pub Crawl
Saturday March 16
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 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
Almost St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl
Saturday March 16
St. Patrick’s Day will be taking over downtown San Diego on Saturday, March 16 from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the Almost St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl. During the night, you’ll enjoy a best dressed contest, social media challenges, a digital photo booth and more. Tickets are $15 and must be purchased before the event.
627 Fourth Avenue San Diego, CA 92101
Gaslamp St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl
Sunday March 17
Spend March 17 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. Admission begins at $40 and is open to anyone 21 years and older.
729 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA
Lucky’s St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl
Saturday March 16
Join in on the St. Patrick’s Day festivities with Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl on Saturday, March 16 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 $20.
531 Broadway San Diego, CA 92101
Pier Pressure St. Patrick’s Yacht Party
Saturday March 16
On Saturday, March 16, the Mega Yacht Party will set sail for its thirteenth year. This cruise is open to anyone 21 years and older and will host six DJs across three decks on the Inspiration Hornblower. 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 San Diego Shamrock Stroll Bar Crawl
Saturday March 16
On Saturday, March 16, PubCrawls.com is hosting a bar crawl from 1-8 p.m. in Pacific Beach. Tickets include free entry to participating bars, exclusive drink specials, a costume contest, professional photographers during the day, and food offerings. Admission is $15 or $20 for a two-day pass if purchased before March 16. The event is open to anyone for anyone 21 years and older.
Pacific Beach San Diego, CA 92109
Pacific Beach St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl & Block Party
Sunday March 17
Starting at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 17, 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 El Prez where a pre-party will be hosted from 1-4 p.m. Admission is $14 if purchased before March 17 as part of their early bird special. Guests must be 21 years or older to participate.
4190 Mission Blvd Pacific Beach, CA 92109
