St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
Saturday, March 14th, 2026
11 am to 5 pm
Grove and Polk street and Civic Center Plaza
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a community marketplace, Irish youth sports, music, dancing, and culture!
Sunset Mercantile and The United Irish Societies of San Francisco are joining forces to bring a cultural event to life. Join us on March 14th following the parade for live performances, food, and vendors from all across the Bay Area. At Grove and Polk street, there will be an eclectic marketplace and at Civic Center Plaza, you can dive into demonstrations and scrimmages of Irish sports like rugby, Irish football, and more. Don’t miss this lively event in the heart of downtown San Francisco honoring tradition and heritage!
Presented by Sunset Mercantile, The United Irish Societies of San Francisco, and United SF.
Thank you to the Sponsors and Supporters of The St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival!
Market Hours
Saturday, March 14th @ 11am-5pm
Address
Grove and Polk Street by City Hall
Transportation and Parking
Muni: Lines 7, 5, 38, 49, the F, N, J, K, L, and Bart.
There are no parking lots onsite and street parking is extremely limited. We highly recommend taking public transportation if possible
Dogs
Dogs on leashes allowed – however, please be aware the event is crowded, with live music, food and other dogs on leash, and may not be suitable for all dogs depending on their sensitivity levels and comfort with crowds and noise.
Smoking
All Sunset Mercantile events are smoke-free pursuant to SF Health Code Article 19L.
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