San Francisco will be awash in shades of green this weekend as The City celebrates St. Patrick’s Day.
From one of the oldest holiday parades marching down Market Street to free musical performances and other family-friendly events, The City has plenty of entertainment options to get you feeling lucky.
The Examiner has rounded up some events that will help you celebrate the holiday in a pinch.
Schroeder’s St. Patrick’s Day Block Party (March 15, 3-10 p.m.)
Should you find yourself in the Financial District on Friday, the longtime German beer hall will assist you in setting a celebratory tone for the holiday honoring the patron saint of Ireland.
The events first come, first serve. Schroeder’s will serve beer dyed green, corned beef brats and jello shots, among other items. Once the sun sets, the festivities continue with an afterparty.
Reopening of Harrington's Bar and Grill (All weekend)
Temporarily shuttering in October 2020, one of downtown San Francisco's oldest Irish pubs and unofficial watering hole for Financial District workers has reopened its doors in time for one of its biggest weekends of the year, following a quest for new ownership.
While owners say Harrington’s will have the same look and feel that patrons of the historic bar have come to know over the years, this iteration will feature improvements and updates to the space and menu. The bar will be open on Saturday for parade attendees looking to grab a quick bite or a few drinks. Pints, whiskey and Irish grub will be served by a mix of new staff, as well as a few former staff members.
Golden Gate Bandshell Happy Hour (March 15, 4:30-7:30 p.m.)
Illuminate’s free, yearlong concert series in Golden Gate Park is honoring International Women’s Day by featuring women or women-fronted musical groups throughout March, and the Friday before St. Patrick’s Day is no exception.
Shana Morrison — daughter of Van Morrison — and Caledonia will perform Friday at the Golden Gate Bandshell, where guests can bring their own picnics and beverages.
The Hooks at United Irish Cultural Center (March 15, 8-11 p.m.)
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Based in San Francisco, this Celtic-inspired rock band is helping the Irish Center kick off its weekend of St. Patrick’s Day programming.
General-admission tickets, which cost $17.85 including fees, are still on sale ahead of Friday night’s performance.
173rd Annual San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade (March 16, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.)
One of San Francisco’s biggest celebrations will parade through The City beginning at 2nd and Market streets. The procession will then head toward Civic Center Plaza through McAllister Street before ending in front of San Francisco City Hall in the afternoon.
The party isn’t stopping, though, as the rest of the afternoon features live Irish music —- in both traditional and contemporary stylings — as well as dances and other performances on Civic Center Plaza, where food and drinks are on sale.
St. Patrick’s Parade Day Festival (March 16, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
The Hibernia is complementing The City’s St. Patrick’s Day parade with a festival at the historic bank building. Bagpipers will take to the rotunda in the morning for an opening ceremony. San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Tom Hunt, the grand marshal of this year’s parade, will pop by after the procession’s conclusion.
Irish cuisine and other treats will be served, including whiskey tastings, plenty of Irish coffee and the chance to personalize your own pint glass at the event’s Guinness station.
The Charmas, a Celtic band from Santa Cruz, will provide live music while a DJ will keep tracks spinning in between performances from Irish dancers. The event also features a kids corner with face painting and balloon animals.
UICC St. Patrick’s Day Block Party (March 17, 12 p.m.-10 p.m.)
The United Irish Cultural Center is ending the weekend with a bang. Live Irish bands will perform, as will several local Irish dancing schools. There is an outdoor bar and two others indoors, one of which stays open until 10 p.m.
The event will serve hot corned beef and cabbage meals while supplies last. The Hungry Leprechaun food truck will roll in at 4 p.m. to keep attendees’ appetites satisfied well into the night.
