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!

Fun Fact: This event dates back to 1969 and has been organized by the Visit San Antonio River Walk and the Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas since then!

Schedule of Events

Watch the River Walk Go Green for St. Paddy's

Join us as we kick off the St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the most spectacular way by turning the San Antonio River Walk bright green! With 25 gallons of eco-friendly dye, our beautiful river transforms into a dazzling shade of emerald, mirroring the legendary River Shannon in Ireland.

Be part of the magic, soak in the festive vibes, and celebrate St. Paddy's in true San Antonio style!

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Downtown River Dyeing

Festival in La Villita St. Patrick's Celebration & Stage Entertainment

Join us 1:00 - 6:00 pm for a fantastic celebration that includes family-friendly activities, live entertainment, vendors, the Harp & Shamrock Society's Passport to Ireland, and more located at La Villita Historic Village.

Admission is free!

Arneson River Theatre Entertainment Lineup
1:00 pm - 2:45 pm: Happy Out
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm: Audience Participation Game
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm: Kelly Irish Singers
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm: Lucky Dog Fashion Show Presented by McIntyre's Southtown
4:15 pm - 6:00 pm: St. James Gate
6:00 pm: Festival Ends

St. Patrick's River Parades
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. Both parades are free to attend!

No formal parade, but the Harp & Shamrock Society will host floating entertainment from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM.

3:45 pm - 4:15 pm: Lucky Dog Fashion Show Presented by McIntyre's Southtown - Click here for Registration