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St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festivals: SF Bay Area 2020 Guide
Bring on the corned beef & cabbage, green beer and blarney! It's time to celebrate all things Irish. Check out festivities going on nearby.
SF BAY AREA, 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 the San Francisco Bay Area.
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BELMONT:
MARCH 14: St. Patrick's Dinner 2020: Good Shepherd Episcopal Church. "Live Celtic music, some Irish cheer and the best corned beef and cabbage in town!"
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BENICIA:
MARCH 14: St. Patrick's Day Beer Crawl. Don't delay on tickets, as event typically sells out.
MARCH 21: Shamrocks & Shenanigans Dinner & Dance. "Grab yer friends, grab yer green and join us as we ShamRock the night away!"
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BERKELEY:
MARCH 17: Frugal Foodies St. Patrick's Day Cooking. A fun social gathering ... and all the eats will be green!
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Party: Starry Plough Pub. Festivities kick off early with dancers, live music, beer, corned beef & cabbage and soda bread.
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BURLINGAME:
MARCH 9: Murphy Irish Dancers. This festive entertainment is free, so bring the family.
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CAMPBELL:
MARCH 8: St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun-Trap Making. Bring your own box, and the event is free.
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CONCORD:
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!
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DANVILLE:
MARCH 17: St Patrick's Day Bands & Corned Beef: Norm's Place. The restaurant is ready with 500 pounds of corned beef and cabbage.
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DAVIS:
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Sharon Shannon & Socks in Frying Pan. Complimentary beer tasting precedes a double-bill of acclaimed accordionist and young traditional trio from Country Clare.
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DIXON:
MARCH 16: Guinness & Irish Cream Cupcake Making: Barn & Pantry. Sounds delicious! Save your seats.
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DUBLIN:
MARCH 7: St. Patrick's Day Bingo Fling. Register at the senior center. Lunch is included.
MARCH 14-15: St. Patrick’s Day Festival, Parade & Pancakes. Don't miss the city's signature, two-day extravaganza!
MARCH 15: Shamrock 5K Fun Run & Walk. Family-friendly and for runners and walkers of all abilities. New category this year: 80 years old & up.
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FAIRFAX:
MARCH 28: Annual BREWFEST Spring Celebration. Not a St. Paddy's fest, but still a great celebration with ample suds!
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FAIRFIELD:
MARCH 14: Spring Greens & Irish Pies Cooking Class. Chefs will guide you through fantastic menu at Il Fiorello Olive Oil Company.
MARCH 14: St. Patrick's Day Pooch Parade & Costume Contest. Space is limited, so register soon.
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GILROY:
MARCH 14: St. Patrick's Day Dinner for Operation Freedom Paws. Dine on delicious corned beef & cabbage for a worthy cause. Chicken Cordon Bleu also available.
MARCH 14: St. Joseph Family Center's St. Patrick's Dinner. Worthy cause and a wonderful Irish-inspired menu. Tickets on sale.
MARCH 14-15: St. Patrick’s Celebration: Verde Vineyards. On the menu: corned-beef sliders!
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HALF MOON BAY:
MARCH 15: 'Fret & Fiddle' Irish Music 2020: HMB Brewing. The fun is free!
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HEALDSBURG:
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Cooking Class For Kids. Crafts and Irish-inspired recipes for ages 5-12.
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Parade & Celtic Concert. Join the "biggest shortest parade in the world," then stay for music & dancing.
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LARKSPUR:
MARCH 7: Celtic Concert with Chris Waltz. Family fun with vocals, guitar, Irish flute, tin whistle and fiddle with songs in both Irish/Gaelic and English.
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LIVERMORE:
MARCH 14: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration 2020: McGrail Vineyards. With live music, delicious Irish-themed BBQ & wine. Slainte!
MARCH 14-15: Founder's Weekend & Irish Celebration - Concannon. Join winery as it celebrates its Irish heritage and historic founder. Wine accompanied by Irish Ploughman’s Cheese Board.
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LOS ALTOS:
MARCH 13: Downtown St. Paddy's Beer Stroll. Don your green for a festive sip & stroll.
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MARTINEZ:
MARCH 15: Downtown Martinez St. Baldrick's Shave-A-Thon. Citrus Salon will host the fundraiser to support children's cancer research. Participants shave their heads in solidarity with children fighting cancer and raise donations from friends and family. Join the cause, then enjoy the festivities.
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MILL VALLEY:
MARCH 17: The Real Irish Comedy Fest, St. Patrick's Day Show. "The best blend of Irish Comedic talent, accents included and is coming to Mill Valley for one night only!"
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MONTEREY:
MARCH 17: St. Patrick’s Day Shenanigans. Green beer, awesome live music & a true St. Paddy's menu at Peter B.'s.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW:
MARCH 20-21: Wishing Chair & Other Irish Tales: Performing Arts Center. Performance wraps in favorite fables about leprechauns. For all ages.
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NAPA:
MARCH 17: St. Pawdy’s Day Yappy Hour 2020: River Terrace Inn. This one's for the pooches & their humans!
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NEWARK:
MARCH 15: St. Patrick's Day Dinner & Dance: Swiss Park. Corned beef & cabbage dinner, plus music from "the Internationals." Tickets on sale.
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NOVATO:
MARCH 17: Jerry Hannan & His Irish Band- St. Paddy's: HopMonk Novato. ""Raised on jigs and ballads in San Francisco's Irish community, Jerry Hannan grew up listening to the music of his Irish-born parents."
MARCH 17: Irish Dinner ft. People of Note. Dine on corned beef, potatoes, cabbage, veggies, salad, rolls and dessert. Entertainment by the People of Note, so come ready to dance!
MARCH 22: Lucky Run, a Novato High School Fundraiser. Proceeds benefit Safe & Sober Grad
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OAKLAND:
MARCH 13-15: St. Paddy's: Crooked City Cider Tap House. Irish food, beer, plus children & dogs welcome.
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl 2020: Jack London Square. Five stops on the route!
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PACIFICA:
MARCH 14: Pacifica Runners St. Patrick's Day 5K and Bella's Kids Dash. A run for all ages, with raffle prizes, too!
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PETALUMA:
MARCH 13: St. Patrick's Day Dinner & Fundraiser: Elks Lodge. Delicious dinner, plus performance with Irish dancers.
MARCH 15: Al Stack Memorial St. Patrick's Dinner. Hosted by American Legion Post 28. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
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PLEASANT HILL:
MARCH 14: Knights of Columbus St. Patrick's Dinner. Evening includes three-course, traditional dinner, plus Irish dancers & music. Discounts for children.
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PLEASANTON:
MARCH 12: Irish-Inspired St. Patrick's Day Dinner. A hands-on cooking class where you'll master corned beef, braised cabbage, colcannon mashed, soda bread and Irish cream cheesecake.
MARCH 14: St. Patrick's Day Brew Crawl. Featuring more than 25 participating downtown locations.
MARCH 14: The Real Irish Comedy Fest! "A 'blast of blarney' to celebrate St. Paddy and all things Irish. One night only, PG-13 suggested."
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ROHNERT PARK:
MARCH 7: Luck of the Irish Bingo. Tickets includes pasta dinner and six games. Proceeds benefit the community.
MARCH 10: The Real Irish Comedy Fest 2020: Sally Tomatoes. Irish comics will keep you laughing. Meal option available, too.
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ST. HELENA:
MARCH 13: Celtic Band 'Kith & Kin': White Barn. "A lyrical, lilting, sole-pounding evening of jigs, reels, ballads, and blarney, all accompanied by guitar, fiddle, accordion, mandolin, banjo, Irish bouzouki, and bodhrán."
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SAN ANSELMO:
MARCH 13: St. Patrick's Day Dinner & Dance: Log Cabin. Festivities include live music by The Shots String Band, and live performance by Irish Dancers from the Brosnan School of Irish Dance.
MARCH 17: Irish Tunes with John Pedersen. "Celebrate St. Paddy's Day with Irish banjo and fiddle tunes!"
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SAN CARLOS:
MARCH 15: Skydiving 'Leaping Leprechaun' 2020: Hiller Aviation. Fun includes free face- painting, a jump house and Paint-A-Plane GREEN, plus scouring the museum for hidden Leprechauns!
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SAN FRANCISCO:
MARCH 11: The Real Irish Comedy Fest San Francisco. "Showcases the best blend of Irish comedic talent, accents included, and is coming to San Francisco for one night only!"
MARCH 12: Slàinte. Fundraiser with whiskey tasting, live Irish music, local eats and bartending by the San Francisco Fire Fighters.
MARCH 13: Shamrock & Roll: Aquarium of the Bay. A fun benefit with music & dancing for ages 21+.
MARCH 14: Annual SF St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival. A Bay Area tradition now in its 169th year!
MARCH 14: "Luck of the Irish" St Paddy's Bar Crawl. An annual tradition at the best Irish pubs in the Marina District. Tickets on sale.
MARCH 14: St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl. Enjoy drink specials at more than 20 bars with green beer, cocktails and shots. Get your tickets.
MARCH 15: Patrick's Dog 'Pawade' & 'Doga' - Celebrate with your pooch at this fun event with dog yoga, costume contest & more. Proceeds benefit Rocket Dog Rescue.
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SAN JOSE:
MARCH 14: Knights of Columbus St. Patrick's Dinner. Festivities include traditional dinner and kids' crafts, too.
MARCH 14: Shamrock 5K/10K & Leprechaun Kids' Run. Post-race fund includes beverages, music & nearby pubs.
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: Traditional Irish Seisiun: O'Flaherty's Irish Pub. "Irish music played in the spirit of the tradition."
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SAN LEANDRO:
MARCH 15: Bethel 175's Annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner. Family event with silent auction. Reservation deadline: March 11.
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SAN MATEO:
MARCH 14: St. Patrick's Day Cookie Decorating For Kids. Tickets are $15 and include complimentary kids' meal off of kids' menu at Pinstripes.
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SAN RAFAEL:
MARCH 21: WAKE THE DEAD: An Irish Celebration. "Blend of Celtic traditional and Summer of Love rock music fills the Hoytt theater for this 'Pub J' party." Night begins with pre-concert Irish Reel dance instruction!
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SANTA CRUZ:
MARCH 8: The Real Irish Comedy Tour: DNA's Comedy Lab. "The best blend of Irish Comedic talent, accents included!"
MARCH 12: Traditional Irish Seisiun: Rosie McCann Irish Pub. "Irish music played in the spirit of the tradition."
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SARATOGA:
MARCH 14: Free St. Paddy's Party In The Village. Family fun with bagpipes, a shamrock hunt, face-painting & more.
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SAUSALITO:
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Sunset Sail. Enjoy the views while sipping on a signature Bailey's and coffee.
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SOQUEL:
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Dinner & Mollys Revenge. Before concert with the dynamic Celtic band, enjoy corned beef and cabbage dinner at Michael's on Main.
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO:
MARCH 17: St. Patrick's Day Pot of Gold Craft. The kids will love it!
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VACAVILLE:
MARCH 14: St. Patrick's Dinner 2020: American Legion Post. Delicious dinner & benefits youth programs.
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VALLEJO:
MARCH 7: Kith and Kin Show! Irish Music & Blarney. "A lyrical, lilting, sole-pounding evening of jigs, reels, ballads, and blarney, all accompanied by guitar, fiddle, accordion, mandolin, banjo, Irish bouzouki, and bodhrán."
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WALNUT CREEK:
MARCH 15: The Real Irish Comedy Fest. "Come get a blast of blarney and Irish laughter just in time for St. Patrick's Day."
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WATSONVILLE:
MARCH 7: Luck o' the Castros: Castro Adobe Open House. Make it a family outing & "learn about the fortunes of this historic hacienda and the family that once called it home."
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If we missed your organization's St. Patrick's Day event, email details with online links to susan.schena@patch.com
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