Explore the top ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day events with parades, pub crawls, live performances and of course, drink specials. Read on to find a list of ways you can celebrate, places with the best Irish dishes, top Irish Bars, Bars, & Restaurants, and other activities planned for St. Patrick’s Day.
This year, St. Patrick’s Day will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 and most festivities will take place the weekend before and after.
Orange County St. Patrick’s Day Events
The Fenians
Coach House | San Juan Capistrano, CA
Saturday, Mar 14, 2026
The Fenians have delivered their potent mix of traditional Irish folk and good old rock n roll all across the USA and Ireland. With an ever expanding set of original creations, as well as contemporary and traditional tunes plucked from the panoply of the genre, this group puts on a live show that is second to none. Their foundation is decidedly Celtic, but there is no mistaking the complimentary influences of Rock, Folk, Bluegrass, Jazz, and World music.
Tanaka Farms
Tanaka Farms | 5380 3/4 University Dr, Irvine, CA 92612
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Tanaka Farms will host a birthday party for Patrick the Goat with all day fun.
Irish Fest at the Old World Biergarten
7561 Center Ave. #49, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
March 8 – March 17, 2026
Eat Irish fare like Irish stew and corned beef cabbage while different Irish bands perform nightly.
OC Wine & Spirit Fest St. Patrick’s Celebration
16162 Jackson Ranch Road, Silverado, California 92676
Sunday, March 15, 2026
With the focus on fun, complemented by global tastings that will include wine, craft beer, spirits, hard seltzers, and more plus food trucks, exhibitors and music.
St. Patrick’s Day at Bella Terra
7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, CA
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Enjoy the sounds of a live DJ while sipping on green beer from participating restaurants with themed decor and festivities, a phot booth, giveaways, and more.
More Orange County St. Patrick’s Day Events
- More events TBA
St. Patrick’s Day Marathons & Fun Runs
Shamrock Run San Clemente (not scheduled for 2026)
Sunday, March 15, 2026:
Los Angeles
Hermosa Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Downtown Hermosa Beach, CA
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM : Parade
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM : Music on Pier Plaza
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Enjoy seeing local nonprofits, unique vehicles, cool brands and more in this eclectic and diverse celebration of St. Patrick’s Day in the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
San Diego
St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
Parade: Fifth Avenue and Laurel Street
Parade Start Time: 10:30am
Festival: Balboa Park (Sixth and Maple), San Diego, CA
Saturday, March 15, 2025
The family friendly festival is free to attend. See dignitaries and honorees, floats, high school marching bands, police and fire department units, Irish community groups, dancing groups, equestrian units, clowns, antique cars, Irish setters, and more. Then enjoy a fun day at the festival for the whole family.
This event filled Irish Festival features live entertainment on 2 stages. Enjoy Irish step dancing before the parade on the Ashleigh Roach stage at 6th and Nutmeg and after the parade a full afternoon line-up of Irish dance, traditional music, and bands on the Ashleigh Roach and Main stages. Enjoy craft and vending booths for an assortment of items, food booths including corned beef sandwiches and tacos, Guinness brats, and a variety of other delicious options and beer garden.
San Diego Leprechaun Run
Pacific Beach
Saturday, March 15, 2025
The 6th Annual San Diego Leprechaun Run 5K & Kids 1K goes through the streets of downtown Pacific Beach and finishes under the rainbow. All participants receive a Leprechaun Run t-shirt, finisher medal, chip timing, free photos and a complimentary drink.
Where to Get Corned Beef & More
- Corned Beef Specials
- All-American Brew Works
- Billy’s at the Beach
- The Blind Pig
- Citrus City Grille
- Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens
- The Iron Press
- Malarky’s Irish Pub
- Mickey’s Pub
- Mutt’s
- Off the Hook
- Green Beer
- Bigs Fullerton
- Brewery X
- Cerveza Cito Brewery
- Chato’s Bar and Grill
- Daily Sports Grill
- District Lounge
- Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub
- Left Coast Brewing Co.
- Malarky’s Irish Pub
- Next Round Bar & Grill
- St. Pepperoni’s Pizza
- Stillwater Spirits
- Green Bagels
- Bagels & Brew
- Bagel Me
- Green Desserts & Drinks
- Bruxie
- Coffee Dose
- Honey & Butter
- Insomnia Cookies
- Moongoat Coffee
- Pengo Drink Station
- Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
- Stella Jean’s Ice Cream
- Susie Cakes Bakery
- Thrive Juice Lab
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