Events Around San Diego County For St. Patrick's Day 2015
St. Patrick's Day Parade
- When: Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 10:30 a.m.
- Where: 5th Avenus and Laurel Street
- What: Bagpipes, high school marching bands, more!
- Cost Free
The Annual San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Parade (largest Parade west of the Mississippi) as thousands of marchers and spectators gather to celebrate the Patron Saint of Ireland. There will be over 120 Parade entries. See Bagpipers and High School Marching Bands, Police and Fire Department Units, Floats, Dancing Groups, Marching and Equestrian Units, Clowns, Dignitaries and Honorees, Representatives from Ireland, Antique Cars and more. The Theme of this year’s Parade is “Celebrating Faith and Freedom”.
St. Patrick's Day Festival
- When Saturday, March 14, 2015 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Where: Balboa Park
- Cost Free
The Festival is held in conjunction with the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and is for the entire 
family. There will be Live entertainment on the Festival’s 2 stages and will include 6 bands. The Festival area will open at 9:00 a.m. with food and crafts booths as well as two beer gardens serving ice cold Guinness (presenting Sponsor) and other beers and wine. There is also a Kids Zone with Rides.
Write Out Loud: Voices Of Ireland - Stories By And About The Irish
- When: Tuesday March 17th, 2015 7:30 p.m.
- Where 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr Ste. D Solana Beach, CA 92075
- Age limit All ages
- Cost $20-$25 Buy Tickets
North Coast Repertory Theatre presents A joyous evening of Irish stories and live Irish music featuring actors Ron Choularton, Linda Libby, Veronica Murphy, and Walter Ritter and music by The Celtic Echoes. The stories jump off the page and you'll jump out of your seat.
Shamrock 2015
- When Saturday, March 14, 2015 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
- Where: Gaslamp Quarter, Downtown San Diego
- Age limit: 21 and up
- Cost $59.04
Count your lucky shamrocks. The pot of gold is at the end of the rainbow and it lands right, smack, dab in the middle of the Gaslamp Quarter! On Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 4PM – midnight downtown San Diego will be transformed into a sea of green with more astro-turf than you’ve ever seen to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day. No really... EVER! This Irish wonderland, the 21st Annual sham ROCK, welcomes 20,000+ friends to the party to chuckle and cheers at the world’s longest pub. How long is it? 150 feet... How’s that for a welcome sight!
4th Annual North County St. Patrick's Day Parade And Festival
- When: Sunday, March 15, 2015 10:00 a.m. - 4:00pm
- Where: Vista’s historic downtown area on Indiana, Broadway and Main Street
- Age: All ages Welcome
- Cost Free
Parade Starts at 11 am. So get downtown early and have breakfast. Then save your favorite spot to watch the parade along Broadway or Main Street!
Places to Eat An Authentic St. Patrick's Day Meal
Tip Top Meats
March 13-17 "Irish" Big John Breakfast Three eggs any style, Home fried Potatoes, Toast and all the Irish Sausage you can eat. 1/2 Rabbit Braised with curry sauce and mixed vegetables. Complete lamb dinners. Well trimmed, slightly Cured Corned Beef. 6118 Paseo Del Norte • Carlsbad Tip Top Meats
Searsucker St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
March 17. Celebrity Chef Brian Malarkey takes diners back to the experience of his Irish roots at both San Diego Searsucker locations. Diners savor Daddy O’Neil Malarkey’s famous rosemary garlic bone-in leg-o-lamb with Guinness braised root vegetable sause for $28/pp. 611 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp Quarter, 619.233.7327 or 12995 El Camino Real Ste. 121, Del Mar, 858.369.5700. searsucker.com
Draft Republic
March 17. Celebrate the one day that everyone is Irish at Draft Republic. The “Lucky Leprechaun Special” features house-made corn beef sandwich, a Guinness tall boy and a shot of Irish whiskey for $15/pp. 4282 Esplanade Court, La Jolla/UTC, 858.450.1400. cohnrestaurants.com
Saltbox
March 17. At Saltbox, partake in traditional St. Patrick’s Day cuisine with their special corned beef tacos, offered all day for $2 and served with pickled cabbage and mustard aioli (pictured above). For libations, diners can grab a handcrafted cocktail such as the “Outsageous” with sage liquor, Absolut, lime juice, and house-made cranberry syrup, or the “Culpearit” with gin, house-made pear syrup, skins and lemon. 1047 Fifth Ave., Gaslamp Quarter, 619.515.3003. saltboxrestaurant.com
Croce’s Park West
March 17. Croce’s Park West is ready to celebrate and help paint the town green. In the spirit of the holiday, they’ll be having live entertainment with Highland Way, a Celtic inspired local band. Beer and whiskey specials will also be offered throughout the day. 2760 Fifth Ave., Banker’s Hill, 619.233.4355. crocesparkwest.com
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