It’s time to paint the town green again with festive shamrock-colored clothes and accessories. 2018 is here and St. Patrick’s Day is another reason to live it up at some of the most interesting events of the year. If you’re looking to celebrate with all your friends and family, or just hoping to meet all sorts of Irish people during your rounds, do take a look at some of our fantastic suggestions below:
St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Irish Festival
Bring the whole family along for the 38th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Festival at Balboa Park. Get decked up in green and every other color under the rainbow and be there by 10:30 a.m. to enjoy all the fun and cheer on this special day. With over 120 parade entries gearing up to showcase their best, the road will be filled with dance troupes, colorful floats and various high school marching bands. After the parade, you can head over to the Celtic Food Village and enjoy all the Irish specialties your heart desires.
Venue: Starts at Balboa Park, Sixth Ave & Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92112
Time & Day: Parade starts from 10:30 a.m., Irish Festival starts from 1 p.m. (17th March 2018)
Admission: FREE
Website: www.stpatsparade.org/
St. Patrick’s Day at Pretend City
Who says St. Patrick’s Day is only about drinking? Well, children deserve to have some fun too and they can find it at Pretend City Children’s Museum. Here, they’ll get to enjoy story time, arts and crafts, as well as other fun activities related to St. Patrick’s Day. Themed activities such as the End of the Rainbow Treasure Hunt are bound to keep them entertained for hours on end. Remember to dress in green for a great deal of fun!
Venue: 29 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618
Time & Day: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (17th March 2018)
Admission: Included with Museum Admission
Phone Number: (949) 428 3900
Website: http://www.pretendcity.org/event/celebrate-st-patricks-day/
Whiskey Red’s Restaurant St. Patrick’s Day Patio Party!
The party on St. Patrick’s Day definitely starts early and Whiskey Red’s Restaurant is no exception. Make your way down to Fiji Way and cool down on the largest waterfront patio on the Marina. Get your fill of Green Beer, Irish Car Bombs and Jameson Shots and enjoy 180-degree views of the harbour and everyone else partying away. If you come dressed in your best green attire, you’ll even be in the running to win a $50 Gift Card Prize.
Venue: 13813 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Time & Day: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (17th March 2018)
Ticket Price: $20/person
To Purchase Tickets: Book Online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
Phone Number: (310) 823-4522
Website: https://www.whiskeyreds.com/
Newport Beach “Luck of The Irish” St Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl 2018
PubCrawls.com is back again! Look forward to two nights of revelry at Newport Beach for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl. Don’t miss out on all the fun this time round at this popular event with lots of special drinks on the menu. If you’re interested to know where you’ll be living it up this 16th and 17th, just refer to the annual St Paddy’s Pub Crawl Map.
Venue: 715 4th Ave, San Diego CA 92101
Time & Day: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (16th March 2018), 1:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (17th March 2018)
Ticket Price: $7 – $35
To Purchase Tickets: Book Online at https://www.squadup.com/events/
Website: http://pubcrawls.com/events/saint-paddys/
St. Patrick’s Day Clean-up @ Gonzales Canyon
Although it’s true that St. Patrick’s Day is a time to celebrate and have fun, you don’t necessarily have to get dead drunk to enjoy yourself. San Diego Canyonlands is preparing for a cleanup at Gonzales Canyon and everyone’s invited for a hike in the vast and peaceful canyon. Keep the neighborhood clean and the environment safer by volunteering to keep the trails clear and remove any trash you see along your hike.
Venue: Meet at the intersection of 47th Street and Thorn Street, San Diego, CA 92130
Time & Day: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (17th March 2018)
Admission: FREE
Phone Number: (619) 920-9134
Website: http://www.sdcanyonlands.org/events-calendar
You should definitely enjoy St. Patrick’s Day to the fullest but do remember that driving under the influence is a no. Hence, the mission at our Orange County ground transportation service is to ensure that our customers arrive safely at their destinations. Just let us know where you need to be and when and we’ll see to your enjoyment as much as we will to your safety and comfort.
