Parking & Shuttle Routes
On the day of the parade and festival
park and take the free shuttle
Shuttle runs approximately every 30 minutes between 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
park and take the free shuttle
Shuttle runs approximately every 30 minutes between 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood (see map of street closures below) and at Balboa Park. Please note that parking regulations and fees are set and enforced by the city of San Diego. For Balboa Park parking information, please visit their website here.
For convenience, a FREE shuttle will run from the lot at Inspiration Point parking (Park Blvd and Presidents Way) to the festival area.
The shuttle will run regularly throughout the day from 9 am - 6 pm.
Other options include carpooling, ride sharing, or public transportation.
Please drink responsibly. If you drink, don't drive—choose a safe ride home or designated driver.
For convenience, a FREE shuttle will run from the lot at Inspiration Point parking (Park Blvd and Presidents Way) to the festival area.
The shuttle will run regularly throughout the day from 9 am - 6 pm.
Other options include carpooling, ride sharing, or public transportation.
Please drink responsibly. If you drink, don't drive—choose a safe ride home or designated driver.
Visit the Irish festival at 6th and Laurel from 9 am - 6 pm. There are food booths, craft booths, beer selection by presenting sponsor Guinness, live entertainment, and a kids zone.
Entry to the festival is free for under 21 and military with I.D. Entry fee for adults 21+ is $10.
BALBOA PARK IS A NO SMOKING ZONE
The following streets will be posted with signs that read:
“No Parking – Tow Away 4 AM”
Hawthorne, Ivy, Juniper, Kalmia, Laurel, Maple, Nutmeg, Olive, Palm, Quince, Redwood, Spruce, Thorn, Upas between 4th and 6th Avenues; Balboa Drive and Quince; 5th and 6th Avenues from Grape to Upas.
IF TOWED CALL Vehicle Recovery at 619-527-4392
The following streets will be closed to traffic during the event from 6 am to 3 pm:
Hawthorne, Ivy, Juniper, Kalmia, Laurel, Maple, Nutmeg, Olive, Palm, Quince, Redwood, Spruce, Thorn and Upas between 5th and 6th Avenues; 5th and 6th Avenues between Grape and Upas and Balboa Drive.
The following streets will be closed to traffic during the event from 6 am to 6 pm:
6th Avenue from Laurel to Quince.
There will be limited driveway access between these times.
The Parade will start at 10:30 am at 5th and Laurel, proceed North on 5th Avenue to Upas, East on Upas to 6th Avenue, South on 6th Avenue to Laurel where it will turn into the Balboa Park and disband.
An Irish Festival will be held in Balboa Park between Laurel and Quince until 6 pm. There are Food Booths, Craft Booths, Beer Garden with Live Entertainment and a Kids Zone located in the main festival area along Balboa Drive & El Prado. Entry to the Festival is free for children with a nominal ENTRY FEE for Adults
JOIN US FOR A FULL DAY OF ACTIVITIES
Parking Guide
Do not park in the red areas shown below.
If parking in the neighborhood, please note all parking regulations and meter times.
If parking in the neighborhood, please note all parking regulations and meter times.
