S t. Patrick's Day falls on a Monday this year, but San Antonio is getting an early head start for the party this weekend for the 55th Annual Bud Light St. Patrick's Day Celebration and Parade. 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! St. Patrick’s Day River Parades 2-3PM Museum Reach, and 5-6PM downtown area of the River Walk. A procession of 12 Irish-themed decorated floats filled with Irish entertainment can be viewed from anywhere on the parade route. Several bagpipers will grace the floats along with other entertainers. The annual Emerald Run 5K will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 15, departing from VFW Post 76 at 10 10th St. and allowing fitness buffs to take a scenic jaunt along the San Antonio River Walk. San Antonio is turning shamrock green again this year as the St. Patrick’s Day Festival & River Parade returns to La Villita and the River Walk on March 15-16. Whether you’re Irish or just Irish for the day, this free, family-friendly event is a great way to celebrate. As the San Antonio River Walk prepares to transform into a sea of vibrant green for its annual St. Patrick’s Day River Parade, two restaurants along the iconic waterway are already embracing the spirit of the holiday with festive food and drinks.A Latin-Texan Twist on Irish Classics at Four Brothers Southern ProvisionsNestled inside the historic SAN ANTONIO - Irish Spirit is coming to the River Walk with the 55th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The Parade festivities will run on Saturday between 1 and 6 p.m., at Museum Reach from 2 to River Walk: A St. Patrick’s Day Destination. San Antonio’s River Walk has turned St. Patrick’s Day into a multicultural event that attracts locals and tourists alike. The tradition of dyeing the river green was inspired by similar events in other cities and symbolizes a universal celebration of Irish heritage. 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 St Patrick’s Day Events San Antonio 2025! St. Patrick’s Day Weekend / Dyeing the River Green / St. Patrick’s River Parades Presented By: San Antonio River Walk / Visit San Antonio Dates: March 15, 2025 – March 16, 2025. Starting at Mad Dogs British Pub. Each year since 1968 the River Walk is magically transformed into the River Shannon through 25-gallons of eco-friendly green dye. Watch the River Walk Go Green for St. Paddy’s! Join us as we kick off the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the most spectacular way by turning the San Antonio River Walk bright green! With 25 gallons of eco-friendly dye, our beautiful river transforms into a dazzling shade of emerald, mirroring the legendary River Shannon in Ireland. SAN ANTONIO - Irish Spirit is coming to the River Walk with the 55th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The Parade festivities will run on Saturday between 1 and 6 p.m., at Museum Reach from 2 to A man dressed as St. Arnold waves to crowds at the Arneson River Theatre during the St. Patrick's Day River Parade on March 17, 2019. There were only about 4.7% of Bexar County residents claiming St. Patrick’s Day Artisan Show Presented By: Visit San Antonio Dates: March 14, 2025 – March 16, 2025. Experience the beauty of the San Antonio River Walk at the Artisan Show by shopping over 40 handmade artisan booths, including pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, beadwork, and more. Friday & Saturday: 11 AM – 11 PM It's the 55th annual St. Patrick's Day celebration and river parade. Roslyn Castaneda with visit San Antonio is here to tell us all about how you can celebrate this St. Patrick's day. BUD LIGHT ST. PATRICK'S RIVER PARADES & CELEBRATION March 15 & 16 San Antonio River Walk Free to the Public For times on all the Events Visit Dyeing of the River Green Saturday & Sunday Saturday 11 AM-12 PM (Museum Reach) 1 PM-3 PM (Downtown) Sunday 1 PM-3 PM (Downtown) Kicking off the celebration is the dyeing of the River Walk green on St. Patrick’s Day when our beautiful San Antonio River Walk is transformed into the River Shannon through 25 gallons of eco-friendly green dye. St BUD LIGHT ST. PATRICK’S FESTIVAL: The San Antonio River Walk will gear up to be dyed green from March 15-16 for the annual St. Patrick’s Day tradition. The Bud Light St. Patrick’s Festival SAN ANTONIO — This weekend kicked off St. Patrick's Day in San Antonio with an annual tradition the city has continued for the past 56 years. The San Antonio River Dyeing Parade transforms the For a complete list of activities and times, check out the San Antonio Riverwalk’s St. Patrick’s Day events page. Given that St. Patrick’s Day in on a Monday this year, you can plan to celebrate the weekend before with most events taking place on Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16. This is the 55th annual Bud Light St. Patrick's Day Celebration in San Antonio where thousands celebrate on the emerald green Riverwalk.
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