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St. Patrick’s Festival & River Parades
March 16 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Arneson River Theatre & Villita Way
This event started in 1968 and is organized as a joint project by Visit San Antonio – River Walk and the Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas. Beer is sold at the Arneson River Theatre along with Irish and other ethnic foods. Festival entertainment includes a family-friendly interactive activity called Passport to Ireland, and other vendors. Other festival activities include caricatures, photo booth, performances of Irish music and dance.
Free admission and activities. Food, drink, and souvenirs for a fee.
St. Patrick’s Day River Parades 2-3PM Museum Reach, and 5-6PM downtown area of the River Walk
A procession of 12 Irish-themed decorated floats filled with Irish entertainment can be viewed from anywhere on the parade route. Several bagpipers will grace the floats along with other entertainers. This event started in 1968 and has been organized by the Visit San Antonio – River Walk and the Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas.
Free to enjoy.