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 Monday, March 17, 2025 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
Friday, Mar 14, 2025
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, these five lads put 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
Saturday & Sunday, March 16-17, 2025
Tanaka Farms will host an all-you-can-eat feast. A tractor-pulled wagon will transport you to the hilltop for the luncheon with lawn for kids to play on.
Irish Fest at the Old World Biergarten
7561 Center Ave. #49, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Wednesday, March 12 – Monday March, 17, 2025
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 16, 2025
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.
The Praties
Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Ave., Fullerton
Thursday, March 13, 2025
The Praties are a Celtic Traditional/Rock band based in Southern California. Their repertoire consists of traditional Celtic, as well as traditional American songs and tunes, with Classic Rock Celtic Punk, and pirate shanty.
St. Patrick’s Day at Bella Terra
7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, CA
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Enjoy the festive sounds of Bus Fare to Dublin while sipping on green beer from Dog Haus, Islands, and Buffalo Wild Wings.
More Orange County St. Patrick’s Day Events
- St. Patrick’s Mickey & Minnie Sip & Paint | Thursday, March 13
- St. Patrick’s Day Celebration (The Camp) | Friday, March 14
- Craic in the Stone Concert (Hangar 24) | Saturday, March 15
- St. Patrick’s Night Market – Mission Viejo | Saturday, March 15
- Newport Beach St Patrick’s Day Weekend Bar Crawl Party | Saturday, March 15
- Huntington Beach St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl & Block Party | Saturday, March 15
- Santa Ana’s Almost St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl | Saturday, March 15
- SteelCraft St. Patrick’s Market (Garden Grove) | Saturday, March 15
- St. Patrick’s Day Party (Anaheim) | Saturday, March 15
- St. Paddy’s Weekend Singles Mixer (Station Craft) | Saturday, March 15
- St. Sunny’s Day Brunch (Radiant Beer Co) | Sunday, March 16
- St. Patrick’s Day Concert (Garden Amp) | Sunday, March 16
- St. Patrick’s Day (District Lounge) | March 16-17
- Green Today (Green Day Tribute Band) St. Patrick’s Day Celebration (SJC) | Monday, March 17
- Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub St. Patrick’s Day Celebration (Costa Mesa) | Monday, March 17
- Stillwater Spirits St. Patrick’s Day Celebration (Dana Point) | Mon., Mar. 17
- Malarkey’s Irish Pub St. Patrick’s Day Celebration (Newport Beach) | Mon., Mar. 17
- St. Patrick’s Day Live Music (Mission Viejo) | Mon., Mar. 17
- St. Patrick’s Day Celebration (San Clemente) | Mon., Mar. 17
- Paddy Station Concert (San Clemente) | Mon., Mar. 17
- St. Patricks’ Day at Muldoon’s Irish Pub | Mon., Mar. 17
St. Patrick’s Day Marathons & Fun Runs
Sunday, March 9, 2025:
Saturday, March 15, 2025:
Sunday, March 16, 2025:
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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