Dress up, or come prepared, St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival is a fun event to run or walk in. If you have small ones, come experience the Shamrock Shaker event and see how much your little ones can have participating in leprechaun games. There are plenty of fun filled- family activities on St. Patrick’s Day. From checking out all the local parades to walking, jogging, or even swimming next your loved ones, San Diego has it all.

St. Patty's Day Swim
La Jolla Cove

Patrick’s Day 10K Run, 2 & 4 Mile Run/Walk
Mission Bay Park
Kathy Loper: (619) 298-7400.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
5th Avenue at Laurel Street

Shamrock Shake
KidVentures, 5066 Santa Fe St. San Diego, CA

Fun Facts:

Did you know that St. Patrick was born in England, kidnapped around age 16 and worked in captivity as a sheep herder anywhere from 6-10 years? St. Patrick’s color is actually blue, not green. The color green came about because it embodies the greenness of the “Emerald Isle.” The shamrock became an iconic symbol as it was used to illustrate the Holy Trinity. Your chance of finding a four-leaf clover is 1 in 10,000.