St. Patrick's Day Parade (Central)
Sat, Mar 14
|Balboa Park at 6th Ave.
Join us for the 44th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade! This fun event hosted each year by the Irish Congress of So. CA. is full of music, dancing, cars, floats, wolfhounds, and more! After parking, I recommend finding a spot near 6th Ave & Thorn St. There are restrooms and a playground.
Time & Location
Mar 14, 2026, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Balboa Park at 6th Ave., 3201 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Guests
About the event
Join us for the 44th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The Judson family (Off the 56) will be marching/dancing in the parade with Rose Academy of Irish Dance.
I (Kandice) recommend finding a spot near Sixth Avenue and Thorn Street. There are restrooms and a playground.
Bring blankets, chairs, and your St. Patrick's Day spirit.
I will not be there to greet you, but be on the lookout for us as we pass by. We'll be behind the Rose parade float and be sure to catch our attention.
Parking may be a bit tricky. The parade committee will be providing free shuttle service from the Inspiration Point parking on the other side of Balboa Park or you may be able to find metered or garage/paid parking closer to the parade route. Shuttle service starts at 9:00am and the parade is set to start at 10:30am. Arrive early for the b…