Our society is proud to host San Antonio’s most popular St. Patrick’s Day events. Our 2024 celebration includes:
- Passport to Ireland
From 1-6pm on Saturday and Sunday, learn about Irish culture and history – and win prizes – through an interactive digital treasure hunt. Crafts, interactive map, bean bag toss, DeLorean display. - Wreath Laying Ceremony
Sunday, March 17 at 12 noon. Our annual ceremony at the Alamo in honor of the men of Ireland and Irish America who died there in 1836. - Dyeing of the San Antonio River
Both Saturday and Sunday. Environmentally friendly dye brings a festive hue to our city’s famous River. - St. Patrick’s Day Street and River Parade
Join us at the River Walk and on the sidewalks downtown. - Irish Store
Offering St. Patrick’s Day beads, halos, hats and other festive novelties for purchase. - Surprise Visit
Look for an unannounced visit from St Patrick and the Harp and Shamrock’s Lucky Leprechaun during the day! - Booths and Vendors
Crafts, food truck and beer for sale!
Schedule of Events
Saturday, March 16, 2024
| 11am-12pm | River Dyeing with bag piper |
| 1-3pm | River Dyeing with bag piper |
| 1-1:45pm | Live Performane: Fire on the Mountain (clogging) |
| 2-2:45pm | Live Music: Brian Ralph |
| 2-3 pm | River Parade at Museum Reach+ |
| 3-3:45pm | Da’ithi |
| 4-4:45pm | Live Entertainment: St James Gate |
| 5-5:45pm | Inishfree Irish Dancers |
| 5-6pm | Downtown River parade restarts Arrives at Arneson 6pm+ |
Sunday, March 17, 2024
| 12-1pm | Wreath laying at the Alamo |
| 1-3pm | River Dyeing with bag piper |
| 1-1:45pm | Live Music: The Happy Out |
| 2pm | Float around A leaves -SA Pipes and Drums |
| 2-2:45pm | Live Music: The Happy Out |
| 2:30pm | Float around B Leaves |
| 3-3:45pm | Live Music: Harp & Shamrock “Kelly Singers” |
| 3:15pm | Float around – Irish Sessions Band |
| 4-4:45pm | Live Music: Brian Ralph |
| 4:30pm | Live Music: Harp & Shamrock “Kelly Singers” |