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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Los Angeles: St. Patrick's Day Parades, Festivals, and Food

Little leprechauns love ukuleles! Photo courtesy of the County Ventura St. Patrick's Day Parade
Little leprechauns love ukuleles! Photo courtesy of the County Ventura St. Patrick's Day Parade
3/4/22 - By Toby B

Here comes St. Patrick's Day in Los Angeles; time to brush up the Irish brogue for the one time per year (unless you're actually Irish) that you use it. The holiday is March 17, but there are several weekend opportunities to celebrate with St. Patrick's Day parades, festivals, and corned beef. So top o' the marnin' to ye; Erin Go Bragh; that shade of green looks bonny on you, and let's go find that pot o' gold!

Be sure to check our calendar of events and activities in Los Angeles as St. Patrick's Day approaches because we're adding new events daily. And for some St. Patrick's Day fun at home, check out these Funny Leprechaun Tricks and Traps for St. Patrick's Day.

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The St. Patrick's Day Parades return. Photo courtesy of the County Ventura St. Patrick's Day Parade
The St. Patrick's Day Parades return. Photo courtesy of the County Ventura St. Patrick's Day Parade

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Thousand Oaks - Thursday, March 10
Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with the music of the Emerald Isle. READ MORE

County Ventura St. Patrick's Day Parade

Ventura - Saturday, March 12
Free
The annual County Ventura St. Patrick's Day Parade marches to the theme of "Let’s Celebrate!" with bands, Irish dancers, fire trucks, antique vehicles, four-legged pets, and anything remotely green that can march down Main Street.  READ MORE
Rock out at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Photo courtesy of Hermosa Beach
Rock out at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Photo courtesy of Hermosa Beach

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Hermosa Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade

Hermosa Beach - Saturday, March 12
Free
It's the pot o' gold at the end of the rainbow: the Hermosa Beach Saint Patrick's Day Parade returns for its 27th year on March 11, 2023.  READ MORE
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Tam O’Shanter in Atwater. Photo courtesy of Tam O'Shanter
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Tam O’Shanter in Atwater. Photo courtesy of Tam O'Shanter

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St. Patrick's Day at Tam O'Shanter

Atwater Village - Thursday, March 17
LA's most Irish-y restaurant, the Tam O'Shanter, hosts its annual festival for St. Patrick's Day with its authentic pub fare for the holiday. No reservations are required to eat in the all-day tent in the parking lot, offering corned beef, cabbage, and Guinness.  READ MORE

St. Patrick's Day at Original Farmers Market

Fairfax - Thursday, March 17
Free
Looking for a classic Saint Paddy's Day experience? The market gets decked out in green, green, and more green to celebrate the day, and you don't have to hail from the Emerald Isle to enjoy the Irish music, Irish food, and Irish drink on offer all day. READ MORE

Barnsdall Art Sundays on Zoom

Los Feliz - Sunday, March 13
Free
Barnsdall Arts offers weekly art sessions inspired by works of art from around the world. Sessions are now held on Zoom. Upcoming holidays include art projects for St. Patrick's Day and Passover. READ MORE

St. Patrick's Day at Montclair Place

Montclair - Thursday - March 17
Free
The first and third Thursday of every month there are kids events at Montclair Place on the Lower Level near Barnes & Noble. For St. Patrick's Day, take part in special St. Patrick's Day crafts and catch Musical Bob's St. Patrick's Day Musical Show. READ MORE

Candlelight St. Patrick’s Day: Celtic Folk Music

Hollywood - Thursday - March 17
This one is for the bigger kids: Hear a string quartet perform traditional Celtic folk music for St. Patrick’s Day in the beautiful, candle-lit ballroom of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. READ MORE
Irish Dancers perform in Huntington Beach at the Kids Club. Photo courtesy of the event
Irish Dancers perform in Huntington Beach at the Kids Club. Photo courtesy of the event

St. Patrick's Day Events in Orange County

Family-Friendly St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Irvine - Thursday, March 17
Pretend City Children’s Museum hosts a family-friendliest St. Patrick's Day celebration that features a leprechaun hunt, leprechaun-themed storytime, and art activities. READ MORE

St. Patrick's Day Full Moon Hike

Orange - Thursday, March 17
Free
We know leprechauns love the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but how do they feel about the full moon? Come find out on this hike in the dark on St. Patrick's Day. READ MORE

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at PC Grommets Kids Club

Huntington Beach - Thursday, March 17
Free
PC Grommet Kids Club has plenty of Irish fun on St. Patrick's Day. There's an Irish dance show, kids can learn a few Irish dancing steps, enjoy the music of an Irish fiddler, and create a St. Patrick's Day craft. READ MORE

St. Patrick's Day Festival at the Bowers Museum

Santa Ana - Sunday, March 13
The Bowers Museum celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with the  popular Celtic band, Craic in the Stone. Other Irish-tinged festivities include a special presentation by Harry Farrar the Bagpiper and lively folk dances by O’Connor Kennedy Academy of Irish Dance.  READ MORE

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