St Patrick’s Day events San Antonio
Our top picks for St. Patrick’s Day events San Antonio include Bud Light St. Patrick’s Festival & River Parade, Southtown St. Paddy’s Pub Crawl, St. Patrick’s Day at TGK, St. Patrick’s Day Artisan Show, St. Patrick’s Whiskey Party, and more!
Get ready for St Patrick’s Day in San Antonio! From the River Walk parade to family fun, delicious eats, and epic pub crawls, the city’s overflowing with Irish cheer.
Join the party, get your green on, and celebrate with locals and visitors alike. See our top picks for San Antonio St Patrick’s Day events 2024!
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San Antonio St Patrick’s Day Parade 2024
Bud Light St. Patrick’s Festival & River Parade
Image credit: The San Antonio River Walk Facebook
Bud Light will be presenting the parades of all parades. For the San Antonio St. Patrick’s Day Parade, watch a procession of 12 ornately decorated Irish-themed floats going down the green-dyed river with Irish entertainment, like bagpipers and costumed personalities, atop the floats.
Get the party started with some beer sold at the Arneson River Theater, along with Irish and other ethnic food.
The festival will also be bumping with caricatures, a photo booth, and Irish music and dance performances.
More than that, an interactive activity, Passport to Ireland, will have the whole family traveling.
You can watch the parade and join the activities for free. Food, drinks, and souvenirs will also be available at no cost.
Parade Route
The San Antonio St Patrick’s Day Parade will begin at the Arneson River Theater and Villita Way.
When: Saturday, March 16, 2024, 1 pm – 6 pm
Where: Starts at Arneson River Theater, 418 Villita St, San Antonio, TX 78205
How much: Free
St Patrick’s Day Events San Antonio 2024 – Parties, Cooking, Shows, and More!
Fest of Tails
Image credit: Fest of Tails Facebook
This festival is not like the others. It welcomes families, kite enthusiasts, cyclists, and even doggos!
Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and your furbabies too! Spend this day connecting with the community, looking at colorful kites, and ogling at the stunning sky views.
When: Saturday, March 16, 2024, 9 am – 4 pm
Where: McAllister Park, 13102 Jones Maltsberger Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247
How much: Free
Couples Cook: An Irish Dinner for St. Patrick’s Day
Welcome St. Patrick’s Day with a date night in the kitchen. This cooking class will teach you how to create an Irish soda bread with a tender crumb. That will be perfect for slathering rich Irish butter on.
You’ll also make a green salad with homemade dressing, lamb chops with a quick and easy pan sauce, creamy mashed potatoes with leafy greens, and an apple-filled dessert.
When: Saturday, March 16, 2024 | 5:30 pm – 8 pm
Where: H-E-B Central Market, 4821 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
How much: $80
Spring Break Roundup
For your Spring Break fun, head over to the Briscoe for days of activities the whole family will enjoy.
You’ll make and take some crafts that celebrate various community days throughout the year, letting everyone’s creativity flourish.
And for Storytime Stampede, families will enjoy a 30-minute program designed for kids 18 months to five years old. Moreover, it will include stories told and acted out. The books will be read out loud, and there will be movement activities, songs, and art.
This month, you’ll listen to a reading of Cowboys by Lucille Recht Penner. You’ll learn about the daily life of a cowboy in the Old West.
When: Until March 16, 2024
Where: 210 W Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205
How much: Free
St. Paddy’s Weekend at Mad Dogs British Pub River Walk
Image credit: Mad Dogs British Pub River Walk Facebook
Thanks to Mad Dogs, the River Walk will transform into the ultimate St. Paddy’s Day celebration spot. They’ll have traditional Irish tunes, pints of your favorite brew, and a great view of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Don’t forget to wear your greenest Irish gear, upping the festive cheer this St Patrick’s Day San Antonio!
When: Until March 17, 2024
Where: Mad Dogs British Pub Riverwalk 123 Losoya Street #19 San Antonio, TX 78205
St. Patrick’s Day Artisan Show
Image Credit: thesanantonioriverwalk.com
Shop over 40 handmade artisan booths at the St. Patrick’s Day Artisan Show! Products there include pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, beadwork, and more.
Your kids will enjoy picking stuff out for themselves.
When: Until March 17, 2024
Where: San Antonio River Walk, 849 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
How much: Free to attend
Harp & Shamrock St. Patrick’s Day at the Arneson
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The Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas is coming back to the Arneson River Theater at the River Walk for two days of festivities and fun for St Patrick’s Day San Antonio!
They’ll be playing back-to-back sets on Sunday. Watch them show their talents al fresco and see the river turn green!
When: Sunday, March 17, 2024 | 1 pm – 2:30 pm
Where: Arneson River Theater, 418 Villita St, San Antonio, TX 78205
How Much: Free
St. Patrick’s Day – Weekend Celebration
San Antonio St Patrick’s Day 2024 at the Cottage Pub will have Irish dancers and the San Antonio Pipes and Drums, giving you a lot of upbeat and authentic entertainment.
More than that, this weekend will also feature Mike Ryan, Mike Martin, Mark Galindo, Bill Grace, and more, paying homage to Shane MacGowan.
When: Saturday – Sunday, March 16 – 17, 2024
Where: The Cottage Pub, 3810 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
San Antonio Cigar Festival St. Patrick’s Day Edition
Cigar, brews, and spirits enthusiasts are invited to join the San Antonio Cigar Festival. This is your chance to meet various cigar businesses, master blenders, and distillers while enjoying days of food, entertainment, and socializing.
There will be cigar-rolling demos, tastings, and vendors you can check out.
You’ll also be able to support local veteran charities and community foundations. You might even win at the raffle and silent auctions.
You can also shop for exclusive luxury items, like smoking jackets, humidors, cigar accessories, and more.
When: Until March 17, 2024
Where: Multiple locations
San Antonio St Patrick’s Day 2024 – Food and Drink Specials
St. Patrick’s Day River Parade & Patio Party
Zocca at the Westin Hotel is the place to be to watch the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Aside from a great view of the river on the reserved patio seating, there’s a new walk-up bar right on the River Walk, a DJ, and St. Patrick’s Day specials.
Your $40 will get you food and beverage credit on the total check.
When: Saturday, March 16, 2024, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Where: 420 W Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205
How much: $40
Southtown St. Paddy’s Pub Crawl
Image credit: Pub Run San Antonio Facebook
There’s no better way to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day than joyously walking the Southtown streets drinking and being merry.
Don your most festive green attire and join the community in taking in tasty drinks, music, entertainment, and overall festive fun!
When: Saturday, March 16, 2024, 3 pm – 2 am
Where: Starts at McIntyre’s Southtown, 1035 S Presa St, San Antonio, TX 78210
St. Patrick’s Day Tasting Room
Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling is celebrating San Antonio St Patrick’s Day 2024 with live music by Jacob Augustine, probably green beer, specialty cocktails, and a bit of whiskey.
A food truck by Ver Wood Fired Pizza will also be on-site to provide some delicious bites.
When: Saturday, March 16, 2024 | 5 pm – 9 pm
Where: Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling, 4834 Whirlwind Dr, San Antonio, TX 78217
St. Patrick’s Day Themed Dinner
Spend quality time with your family and enjoy a delicious St. Paddy’s Day dinner at The Rock at La Cantera.
Fill your tummies with authentic Irish dishes, such as traditional corned beef and cabbage to a hearty Irish stew.
When: Saturday, March 16, 2024, 6 pm
Where: The Rock at La Cantera, 1 Spurs Wy, San Antonio, TX 78256
How much: $65
St. Patrick’s Whiskey Party
Image credit: thehappyout.com
The Happy Out is dishing out whiskey for San Antonio St Patrick’s Day 2024 at Johnny Pickles Distillery! This family-friendly space will have craft cocktails, tours, and tastings– more special because of this festive holiday.
When: Saturday, March 16, 2024 | 4 pm – 8 pm
Where: 1711 N Austin St, Seguin, TX 78155
St. Patrick’s Day at the Dive Restaurant & Bar
The Dive Restaurant & Bar is offering very special drink specials this St Patrick’s Day San Antonio! Get $3.50 Jameson, $5 Carbombs, $5 Guinness, $5 Proper 12 Apple, and $4 Black, Green, and Orange Teas!
When: Sunday, March 17, 2024 | 12 noon – 2 am
Where: 6422 Babcock Rd, San Antonio, TX 78249
St. Patrick’s Day at TGK
This week’s Sunday Funday is all about St. Patrick’s Day!
The day will start with a free yoga session for some peace and balance. Then, party at the Garden Lounge, dancing to the tunes set out by DJ Ira. Plus, enjoy $5 margaritas and $3 Green Pints all day!
When: Sunday, March 17, 2024, 11 am
Where: The Good Kind Southtown, 1127 S St Mary’s St, San Antonio, TX 78210
How much: $3, $5
Chicken N Pickle’s St. Patrick’s Day
Chicken N Pickle is giving you a great St. Patrick’s Day weekend with the standard happy hour specials plus more festive choices. These include $7 Irish Drop Shots, $4 Busker Irish Whiskeys, and $5 Jameson Irish Whiskeys.
When: Until March 17, 2024
Where: 5215 UTSA Boulevard, San Antonio, TX 78249
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