St. Patrick's Day Parade

March 13

The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in historic Old Sacramento is an all-ages celebration of Irish culture that's been going 14 years strong.

The parade starts at 1 p.m. and features 500 costumed marchers, Gold Rush historic re-enactors, school bands, floats, military regiments, police and fire representatives, and other cultural organizations.

Before and after the parade, the streets come alive with Irish-themed music, Celtic dancers, and the Ophir Prison Marching and Kazoo Band. During the evening, many Old Sacramento restaurants feature Irish specialities.