Every year, the United Irish Societies of San Francisco hosts a large Saint Patrick's Day Parade. The 2025 celebration is set for Saturday, March 15. The Saint Patrick's Day parade begins at 11:30 am. The parade route begins at 2nd and Market streets and heads straight down Market Street all the way to Civic Center Plaza near San Francisco City The 2025 San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade, held on March 15th, celebrates the theme “The Immigrant’s Story”, honoring the diverse histories, cultures, and contributions of immigrants of all backgrounds to both the city and the nation. The parade will feature a colorful array of floats, marching bands, traditional Irish dancers Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in San Francisco! 🍀 Join the festive fun on Saturday, March 15, 2025, as the San Francisco St. Patrick's Day Parade brings the city to life with Irish spirit! 🎉 📍 Location: From 2nd Street & Market Street to the Civic Center. ⏰ Time: 11:30 AM The official San Francisco parade begins at 11 a.m., kicking off from Second and Market streets heading to Civic Center Plaza. A post-parade party featuring holiday foods, vendors, Irish dancing The streets of San Francisco came alive with the sounds of bagpipes and the sight of green as the city embraced its Irish heritage during the 174th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade along Market SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- From flags waving to pipers piping, the Irish pride was palpable Saturday morning on San Francisco's Market Street. "We love the firemen, we love the cops, we love the city St. Patrick’s Day arrives soon in San Francisco, and we’re not about to miss a party. Save the date for SF’s famous St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 15th, 2025 (yes, rain or shine), and keep the momentum going with pub crawls, parties, community events, and endless delicious Irish fare. Since 1851, San Francisco has celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. UniteSF celebrates diversity and unity by showcasing Irish culture and heritage through San Francisco’s iconic St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival. UNITED IRISH SOCIETIES OF SAN FRANCISCO 501(c)3 non profit organization produces the festival and parade. Here’s our choices for our favorite free & affordable St. Patrick’s events for 2025 including a huge 3-day pub crawl, San Francisco’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the 19th annual St. Patrick’s Day block party at Irish Bank, a Leprechaun Hunt, our very own Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival & Parade, and new for 2025, Downtown SF’s “St. Pat’s on Front St.” Block Party ☘️ 2025 San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade ☘️ Get ready for San Francisco’s biggest Irish celebration! Join the United Irish Societies of San Francisco for the 2025 San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a cherished tradition that brings the community together to honor Irish heritage and the immigrant experience. San Francisco’s St. Patrick’s Day parade dates back to 1851 . For a complete history of the parade, click here. When: Saturday, March 15, 2025. starting at 11:30 am RAIN OR SHINE. ☘️ 2025 San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade ☘️. Get ready for San Francisco’s biggest Irish celebration! Join the United Irish Societies of San Francisco for the 2025 San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a cherished tradition that brings the community together to honor Irish heritage and the immigrant experience. Monday is St. Patrick's Day around the world, but San Francisco kicked it off a wee bit early on Saturday with its annual parade down Market Street to City Hall. 2025 / 7:08 PM PDT / CBS San United Irish Societies of San Francisco P.O. Box 16026 San Francisco, CA 94116 Event Hotline: 415-675-9885 The 174th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade hosted by the United Irish Societies is one of the city’s most popular parades & events. Join us on Saturday, March 15, 2025, for fun and celebration. 174th Annual San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2025. Saturday, March 15, 2025 | 11:30am Start Get ready for San Francisco’s biggest Irish celebration! On Saturday, March 15, Join the United Irish Societies of San Francisco for the 2025 San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade, a cherished tradition that brings the community together to honor Irish heritage and the immigrant experience. Join the United Irish Societies of San Francisco for the 2025 San Francisco 174th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, San Francisco's biggest Irish celebration! This year, the theme of "The Immigrant's Story" celebrates the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of immigrants who have shaped San Francisco and beyond. The spread of St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the U.S. was a way for Irish immigrant communities, who in the 19th century faced discrimination and opposition, to stake that ground, he says: "It The 174th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade hosted by the United Irish Societies is one of the city’s most popular parades & events. Join us on Saturday, March 15, 2025, for fun and celebration. 174th Annual San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 15, 2025 | 11:30am Start San Francisco will stage its 174th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Market Street, with a post-parade block party to follow at the United Irish Cultural Center.
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