Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in San Francisco, Sacramento, and Point Reyes

Posted by admin on Feb 20, 2009

Whether you’re Irish or "Irish for a day," St. Patrick’s Day is a time to kick up your heels and celebrate the history and culture of the "Emerald Isle." 

Catch a little "luck o’ the Irish," with these community celebrations in San Francisco, Sacramento, and Point Reyes Station that will have you raising your pint of Guinness in salute to ol’ St. Pat.

San Francisco

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration
Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Civic Center Plaza (4 blocks from the San Francisco City Center Hostel)
Cost: Free
sfstpatricksdayparade.com

The annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration in San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza showcases Irish culture with colorful festivities throughout the day.

The event features live performances, cultural competitions, games, arts and crafts, and food and beverage vendors, as well as children’s activities.

At 11:30 a.m., the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade — celebrating its 158th anniversary as a San Francisco tradition — starts from the intersection of Market and 2nd Streets and proceeds down Market to Civic Center Plaza.

Sacramento

St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Tuesday, March 17, 6 – 8 p.m.
Old Sacramento (0.75 miles from the Sacramento Hostel)
Cost: Free
oldsacramento.com

Sacramento’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is an all-ages celebration of Irish culture that has been going 13 years strong.

Held in the city’s historic Old Sacramento district, the parade features Irish dancers and costumed marchers, Gold Rush historic re-enactors, school bands, floats, military regiments, police and fire representatives, and other cultural organizations.

Point Reyes Station

St. Patrick’s Day Festival and Barbecue
Sunday, March 15, Noon – 4 p.m.
Dance Palace Community Center (8 miles from the Point Reyes Hostel)
Cost: $15 / $7 Children (includes dinner)
dancepalace.org

West Marin’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival and Barbecue is held rain or shine at the Dance Palace Community Center in Point Reyes Station.

The hearty barbecued chicken dinner includes a half chicken, pasta, salad, roll, ice cream, and milk or coffee.

Tickets for the dinner and cash raffle ($1,200 first prize, $700 second prize, $500 third prize) are available at the door.

Guests can also enjoy the games, booths, homemade baked goodies, wine, beer, and other refreshments available. Come for a great afternoon of good food and family fun.