Balboa Park’s parade and Irish festival, then the pubs that do it right.
The San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Irish Festival is Saturday, March 13, 2027, at Sixth and Laurel in Balboa Park. The festival runs 9am to 6pm, rain or shine. Here is the day, plus the pubs to finish in.
Our top picks for San Diego St. Patrick’s Day are St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Irish Festival, The Field Irish Pub and Shakespeare Pub & Grille. The full map covers 4 stops across Balboa Park, Gaslamp, Mission Hills and more, with 2 routes you can follow in order.
The parade plus a full-day Irish festival with live music, a beer garden and a kids’ zone.
See the stop →A Gaslamp Irish pub and restaurant.
See the stop →A British-style pub with a patio and a big holiday following.
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Approximate location pins. Follow current venue entrances and public-access rules. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
The parade plus a full-day Irish festival with live music, a beer garden and a kids’ zone.
Saturday, March 13, 2027, 9am–6pm (per the organizers).
$10 entry for adults 21 and over. Free for under-21s and active-duty military with ID (per the organizers).
6th Ave & Laurel St, San Diego CA
Pinned at the intersection; follow posted crowd and closure info.
A Gaslamp Irish pub and restaurant.
St. Patrick’s Day hours and entry are not confirmed.
Check for any cover.
544 5th Ave, San Diego CA
Pinned at the street address; follow the venue’s entrance directions.
A British-style pub with a patio and a big holiday following.
St. Patrick’s Day hours and entry are not confirmed.
Check for any cover.
3701 India St, San Diego CA
Pinned at the street address; follow the venue’s entrance directions.
The neighborhood next to the festival, full of brunch spots and bars.
Check current hours before you go.
Pay as you go.
University Ave & 5th Ave, San Diego CA
Pinned at the intersection; follow posted crowd and closure info.
These stops are close enough to walk between.
Stop order is editorial, not turn-by-turn navigation. Check current access, weather and transit.
These stops are close enough to walk between.
Stop order is editorial, not turn-by-turn navigation. Check current access, weather and transit.
Researched November 9, 2026. Dates, menus, prices, access and availability can change. We have not checked tables or submitted any bookings.
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