2020 CANCELLATION OF THE PARADE & FESTIVAL!
The Irish Congress of Southern California must unfortunately announce the cancellation of the Largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade west of Chicago.
After standing strong until the bitter end the Irish Congress of Southern California, in cooperation with the City of San Diego and the state of California, must cancel The 40th Annual San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This is necessary to help ensure the health and safety of the attendees, parade entries and volunteers.
The Irish Congress of Southern California would like to thank our sponsors; Guinness, The Friendly Sons of St Patrick, the Irish community and the entire city and county of San Diego for their continued support.
The Irish Congress of Southern California will keep the community of San Diego informed of any upcoming events to help support next year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade to be held on March, 13, 2021. We look forward to bouncing back and having a successful event in 2021. Thank you for your support!
For more information regarding the ICSC or the parade please go to stpatsparade.org
preabfaidh an Éireannach ar ais
The current reccomendations are available at the links below
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/programs/phs/
The Irish Congress of Southern California must unfortunately announce the cancellation of the Largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade west of Chicago.
After standing strong until the bitter end the Irish Congress of Southern California, in cooperation with the City of San Diego and the state of California, must cancel The 40th Annual San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This is necessary to help ensure the health and safety of the attendees, parade entries and volunteers.
The Irish Congress of Southern California would like to thank our sponsors; Guinness, The Friendly Sons of St Patrick, the Irish community and the entire city and county of San Diego for their continued support.
The Irish Congress of Southern California will keep the community of San Diego informed of any upcoming events to help support next year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade to be held on March, 13, 2021. We look forward to bouncing back and having a successful event in 2021. Thank you for your support!
For more information regarding the ICSC or the parade please go to stpatsparade.org
preabfaidh an Éireannach ar ais
The current reccomendations are available at the links below
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/programs/phs/
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The Annual San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Parade (largest Parade west of the Mississippi) will step off on Saturday, March 14th, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. on Fifth Avenue at Laurel Street as thousands of marchers and spectators gather to celebrate the Patron Saint of Ireland.
We have over 120 Parade entries. See Floats, High School Marching Bands, Police and Fire Department Units, Dancing Groups,Marching and Equestrian Units, Clowns, Dignitaries and Honorees, Representatives from Ireland, Antique Cars, Irish Setters and more.
Irish Festival in Balboa Park 9 am to 6 pm
Following the parade, an event filled Irish Festival in Balboa Park (Sixth and Maple) features live entertainment on 3 Stages. In the morning we have Irish Step Dancers and then we have a full afternoon line-up with Irish Folk singers and bands. All day there are Craft Booths, a Celtic Food Village and other Food Booths, a Beer Garden and a Kids Zone.
We have over 120 Parade entries. See Floats, High School Marching Bands, Police and Fire Department Units, Dancing Groups,Marching and Equestrian Units, Clowns, Dignitaries and Honorees, Representatives from Ireland, Antique Cars, Irish Setters and more.
Irish Festival in Balboa Park 9 am to 6 pm
Following the parade, an event filled Irish Festival in Balboa Park (Sixth and Maple) features live entertainment on 3 Stages. In the morning we have Irish Step Dancers and then we have a full afternoon line-up with Irish Folk singers and bands. All day there are Craft Booths, a Celtic Food Village and other Food Booths, a Beer Garden and a Kids Zone.
Main stage line up!
1:00 pm Highland Way
1:45 pm The Downs Family
2:30 pm Tony Cummins
3:15 pm Shamrockers
4:00 pm Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas
4:45 pm Scéal Eile
1:00 pm Highland Way
1:45 pm The Downs Family
2:30 pm Tony Cummins
3:15 pm Shamrockers
4:00 pm Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas
4:45 pm Scéal Eile
North stage line up!
Flag Presentation 9:45 am
Calamity 12:30 pm
(All girl bluegrass/Americana band with fiddle!)
Rose Richie/Irish Dancing 1:30 pm
Chiara Capobianco 2:30 pm
(Harpist performing on an Irish harp!)
Clan Rince/Irish Dancing 3:30 pm
The Vaquitos 4:30 pm
(Blues/rock with Irish theme)
Flag Presentation 9:45 am
Calamity 12:30 pm
(All girl bluegrass/Americana band with fiddle!)
Rose Richie/Irish Dancing 1:30 pm
Chiara Capobianco 2:30 pm
(Harpist performing on an Irish harp!)
Clan Rince/Irish Dancing 3:30 pm
The Vaquitos 4:30 pm
(Blues/rock with Irish theme)
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Click below to watch a
2 minute video of the Parade and Irish Festival: |
St. Patrick’s Day Schedule:
9:00 a.m. Festival Area Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 9:45 a.m. Flag Presentation Ceremony, Balboa Park Sixth Ave & Laurel 10:30 a.m. Parade Steps off at Fifth Avenue and Laurel St. and proceeds North up Fifth Avenue to Upas Street, over to Sixth Avenue and South on Sixth to Juniper. |
WHO WE ARE:
The Parade organization, the Irish Congress of Southern California, is a 100% Volunteer organization. We fund the Parade and Irish Festival solely with event revenue and the donations and grants of many individuals and businesses. |
