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Bud Light St. Patrick's River Parades & Celebration

Thank you to everyone who joined us! We look forward to seeing you next year!

Join Visit San Antonio – River Walk Operations and The Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas for a fun-filled weekend celebration. Activities include dyeing of the River Walk, Artisan Show, Live Entertainment, and so much more!

Dyeing of the River Green

Saturday & Sunday

Saturday
- 11 AM-12 PM (Museum Reach)
- 1 PM-3 PM (Downtown)
Sunday
- 1 PM-3 PM (Downtown)

Kicking off the celebration is the dyeing of the River Walk green on St. Patrick’s Day, when our beautiful San Antonio River Walk is transformed into the River Shannon through 25-gallons of eco-friendly green dye.

River float with costumed characters dressed for St. Patrick's Day

Parade float decorated in green decor for St. Patrick's Day

Bud Light St. Patrick’s Celebration & Stage Entertainment

Saturday & Sunday

Join us for a fantastic celebration that includes family-friendly activities, live entertainment, vendors and more located at La Villita Historic Village. Admission is free!

River barge decorated for St. Patrick's Day floating by Arneson River Theatre

River barges decorated for St. Patrick's day floating past each other

Bud Light St. Patrick’s River Parades

Saturday

2-3 PM (Museum Reach)
5-6 PM (Downtown)

A procession of Irish-themed decorated floats filled with Irish entertainment can be viewed from anywhere on the parade route. Several bagpipers will grace the floats along with other entertainers. This event started in 1969 and has been organized by the Visit San Antonio River Walk and the Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas since that time. Both parades are free to attend.