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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: 11:30 AM
🎉 Unite SF Festival with Irish music, Irish dancing
📍 Polk/Grove Street near San Francisco City Hall
⏰ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Stay after the parade and enjoy the UniteSF Festival, a family-friendly celebration featuring:
Shopping and community vendors curated by Sunset Mercantile
Irish music Seisiún
Irish rock classics
Irish dancing, including performances
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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Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco, CA, United States
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