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St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festivals: San Diego Co. 2020 Guide
Bring on the blarney, corned beef, cabbage and green beer! It's time to celebrate all things Irish. Check out festivities going on nearby.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — 'Tis nearly time for jigs and wearin' o' the green!
St. Patrick's Day this year falls on Tuesday, March 17, with parades, festivals, corned beef dinners, green beer, Celtic concerts and other shenanigans getting underway.
Looking for ideas on where and how to celebrate? Irish eyes will be smiling at the slew of options throughout San Diego County.
Find out what's happening in San Diegofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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CARLSBAD:
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Menu at Yard House. On Tuesday, enjoy corned beef (braised in beer and aromatics for four hours) with boiled red potatoes and cabbage, plus $5 pints from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Hours for the corned-beef entree are 11 a.m. to close, but may vary by location, so check first!
MARCH 16: Voices of Ireland. Celebrate the Emerald Isle with classic and contemporary Irish tales and music.
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Fest & Live Music 2020: McP's Irish Pub. The party starts at 10 a.m.!
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EL CAJON:
MARCH 14: St. Patrick's Day Dinner & Dance 2020: German Club. With traditional dinner, liquid refreshments & a live band.
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Fest & Music: Hooleys. Wear green & enjoy live music and the annual festivities.
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ENCINITAS:
MARCH 17: Mini Chef + Me: St. Patrick's Cooking Class. Bring your little ones for a green-inspired menu & cooking session. "Each mini chef will design & decorate hidden zucchini cupcakes: a festive end to this Saint Patrick’s Day event!"
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ESCONDIDO:
MARCH 14-15: St. Patrick's Family-Fun Weekend: Welk Resort. A spring fling with "Yellow-Brick Road" theme and includes carnival rides, Irish-themed food and green beer, roaming entertainment and Wizard of Oz characters, live music, games and activities for all ages!
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's & 55th Anniversary Party 2020: Holiday Wine Cellar. Enjoy the 55th anniversary fest with a beer tasting featuring Imperial Irish Stout beer paired with corned-beef sandwiches for $5.55.
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LA JOLLA:
MARCH 14: St. Patrick's Day Party 2020: Muttropolis. This one's for the pups, with kissing booth, refreshments and playtime.
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LA MESA:
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Fest & Music: Hooleys. Wear green & enjoy live music and the annual festivities.
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LAKESIDE:
MARCH 14: Leprechaun Hunt 2020: Louis Stelzer County Park. Catch a leprechaun, and trade him in for a bag of goodies at the Ranger’s Office!
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MISSION BAY:
MARCH 17: St. Patrick’s Day at San Diego Mission Bay Resort. With live music, specialty cocktails and tasty Irish bites. Admission is free.
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PACIFIC BEACH
MARCH 14: San Diego St. Patrick's Leprechaun Run. Includes a 1K fun run for the kids and an after-race party.
MARCH 14: St. Patrick's Day Patio Party & Breakfast Buffet. Ticket includes all-you-can-drink green beer & mimosas.
MARCH 14: Pacific Beach St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl. More than 10 bars on the crawl list.
MARCH 14 & 17: Kiss Me, I'm Irish: St. Patrick's Bar Crawl. Venues to feature drink specials.
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RAMONA:
MARCH 7: Golden Bough’s Celtic Celebration Concert. Featuring unique renditions of the Celtic music of Ireland & Scotland.
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SAN DIEGO:
MARCH 7: Kappa Delta's Shamrock 5K 2020: Liberty Station. Proceeds benefit prevention of child abuse.
MARCH 13-17: Corner Drafthouse St. Paddy's Fest. Enjoy festive menu of Irish fare (corned-beef sliders!), plus Jameson, Harp, Guinness and 70 beers on tap. Bankers Hill location is near Balboa Park.
MARCH 14: Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Irish Festival. Don't miss the "largest parade west of the Mississippi." An annual tradition!
MARCH 14: St. Patrick's Day Bushmills Irish Whiskey Brunch. Sumptuous menu including Irish breakfast specialties.
MARCH 14: St. Patrick's Beer & Music Fest 2020: Liberty Station. Fun includes live music, unlimited tastings of beers, ciders & whiskeys, plus games & more. Tickets on sale.
MARCH 14: St. Patrick's Dinner & Dance 2020: St. Gregory. An annual tradition with live music & Celtic dinner.
MARCH 14: "Luck of the Irish" St Paddy's Bar Crawl. "If you decide to uphold the tradition of a St. Paddy's pub crawl, the Luck of the Irish crawl in the Gaslamp Quarter has got you covered."
MARCH 17: St. Patrick’s Day Complimentary Cocktails at Rustic Root. "Sip the 'greenest' cocktail imaginable." While supplies last.
MARCH 17: St. Patrick’s Day at San Diego Mission Bay Resort. With live music, specialty cocktails and tasty Irish bites. Admission is free.
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Menu at Yard House. On Tuesday, enjoy corned beef (braised in beer and aromatics for four hours) with boiled red potatoes and cabbage, plus $5 pints from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Hours for the corned-beef entree are 11 a.m. to close, but may vary by location, so check first!
MARCH 17: Vessel Restaurant Hosts Whiskey Pairing Dinner. Three-course dinner featuring Irish-inspired dishes at Kona Kai Resort.
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SANTEE:
MARCH 14: St. Patrick's Day Concert 2020: Summit UU Fellowship. Two performances featuring Irish folksinger Dennis Gilmore.
MARCH 14: St. Patrick’s Dinner 2020: Guardian Angels Church. With delicious corned beef dinner and performance from Irish dancers. Discount for children.
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SCRIPPS RANCH:
MARCH 14: St. Patrick's Dinner & Dance 2020: St. Gregory. An annual tradition with live music & Celtic dinner.
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If we missed your organization's or city's event, email details and online links to susan.schena@patch.com
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