St. Patrick's Day is a traditional Irish holiday in honor of the saint credited with the spread of Christianity throughout pagan Ireland. According to legend, St. Patrick also drove each and every snake from the Island of Eiren in ancient times, which is why there are no snakes in Ireland today. (Actually there had never been any snakes native to Ireland, but that doesn't mean St. Patrick doesn't merit a celebration!)
Dedication ceremony at 10 am in Balboa Park near 6th & Maple; Parade steps off at 6th & Juniper at 11am. Festival in the Park featuring food booths, beer service, kiddy rides, various vendors begins at 9 am. Official Parade shirts will be on sale.
The festival will be set up in Balboa Park, along Sixth Street between Laurel St. and Nutmeg St. The festival grounds will be open from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM
8:30 AM Dancers Stage Irish dancing
10:00 AM Dedication Ceremony:
Flag Raising (US Marines), Invocation, Singing of American and Irish National Anthems.
Location: 6th Ave. at Balboa Park
For more information contact Robert Willhite:
or visit: saintpatricksdayparade.com
Dedication ceremony at 10 am in Balboa Park near 6th & Maple; Parade steps off at 6th & Juniper at 11am. Festival in the Park featuring food booths, beer service, kiddy rides, various vendors begins at 9 am. Official Parade shirts will be on sale.
The festival will be set up in Balboa Park, along Sixth Street between Laurel St. and Nutmeg St. The festival grounds will be open from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM
8:30 AM Dancers Stage Irish dancing
10:00 AM Dedication Ceremony:
Flag Raising (US Marines), Invocation, Singing of American and Irish National Anthems.
Location: 6th Ave. at Balboa Park
For more information contact Robert Willhite:
or visit: saintpatricksdayparade.com
