St. Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade at the River Walk

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the festival and parade at the River Walk in downtown San Antonio! This two-day event takes place on Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17. The River Walk has celebrated St. Patrick’s Day ever since 1968. Traditional green Bud Light will be sold at the Arneson River Theatre. The parade will take place on Sunday starting at 4:00 pm. You can also enjoy a variety of Irish and other ethnic foods during the festival.

Bring the whole family out to enjoy entertainment featuring Passport to Ireland, a fun family-friendly interactive activity for everyone. Other festival activities include a photo booth, henna artistry, caricatures, face-painting, and more. Shop for different Irish novelty items along the way. Visit their website for special event times and more details. This free event is a joint project between the San Antonio River Walk Association and the Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas.