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14th Annual St Patrick's Day Parade & Festival

Presented by Old Sacramento Business Association at Waterfront Park

March 13, 2010

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Bagpipes, drum corps, Irish step dancers, costumed marchers, and festive pageantry, bring the luck of the Irish to parade watchers during Sacramento's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Over a decade in existence, the parade has become a celebrated tradition filling the streets of Old Sacramento with over 500 costumed marchers, military regiments, marching bands, uniformed police and fire professionals, cultural organizations, and much more.

Held at Old Sacramento, a 28-acre historic landmark and state historic park, the one hour parade begins promptly at 1pm to the cheer of crowds that line the streets of the parade route which steps off from a new location (2nd & L Streets) promptly at 1pm and proceeds throughout the historic district.

There's plenty to see and do before and after the parade, as the streets of Old Sacramento come alive in a family-friendly event appropriate for all ages (no alcoholic beverages will be served). Live Irish-themed music, Celtic dancers in elaborate costumes, and the wildly popular Ophir Prison Marching and Kazoo Band, will all perform. During the evening of revelry many restaurants feature Irish menus or specialties, and adults who prefer a Guinness beer with their meal will be able to sit down and dine at popular restaurants throughout Old Sac.

The pride of sponsors--Old Sacramento Business Association, City of Sacramento - Old Sacramento Division, The Shamrock Club, and Mix 96--this annual event is also a source of pride and enjoyment for residents who hospitably welcome tourists who attend. Several thousand people line the streets of Old Sacramento, closed to vehicle traffic.

Groups and organizations interested in marching should contact Nancy Mallory, parade organizer, at (916) 646-1545 or info@mallorypr.com. To request information about parade sponsorships or parade entries, contact Mallory & Associates at 916-646-1545 or info@mallorypr.com.

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  • Venue Info

    Waterfront Park

    1000 Front Street
    Sacramento, CA 95814

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  • Admission Info

    Tickets:

    Free

    Info Phone: (916) 558-3912

  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    March 13, 2010

    Times:
    

    Sat Noon-6pm
    *Parade at 1pm

    
    
    

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  • Accessibility Info

    All Old Sacramento streets will be closed to traffic from 11am-3pm, as several thousand people are expected to line the streets and Gold-rush era wooden boardwalks to enjoy the festivities. A reviewing stand will be located at the intersection of Front & K Streets.

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    • Event Name: 14th Annual St Patrick's Day Parade & Festival
      "Why change the date?"
      Comment posted by: Traditionalist from Sacramento, CA, Mar 17, 2010
      

      We missed the parade this year because unlike previous years it was not actually held upon St. Patrick's Day. They held it the Saturday before which makes sense if you want to attract more tourist... Expand

      We missed the parade this year because unlike previous years it was not actually held upon St. Patrick's Day. They held it the Saturday before which makes sense if you want to attract more tourist dollars but theis event has never had a problem with attendence. Keep it actually on St. Patrick's day so it fits with my schedule and the actual holliday. Collapse

    • Event Name: 14th Annual St Patrick's Day Parade & Festival
      "2010 St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival"
      Comment posted by: Nancy Mallory from Sacramento, CA, Dec 23, 2009
      

      The St. Patrick's Day Parade has moved to the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day (March 13) and a Festival has been added to the 2010 event from noon - 6:00 p.m. The family-friendly parade steps... Expand

      The St. Patrick's Day Parade has moved to the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day (March 13) and a Festival has been added to the 2010 event from noon - 6:00 p.m. The family-friendly parade steps off with a new route at 1:00pm Collapse

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    • Event Name: 14th Annual St Patrick's Day Parade & Festival
      "Why change the date?"
      Comment posted by: Traditionalist from Sacramento, CA, Mar 17, 2010
      

      We missed the parade this year because unlike previous years it was not actually held upon St. Patrick's Day. They held it the Saturday before which makes sense if you want to attract more tourist... Expand

      We missed the parade this year because unlike previous years it was not actually held upon St. Patrick's Day. They held it the Saturday before which makes sense if you want to attract more tourist dollars but theis event has never had a problem with attendence. Keep it actually on St. Patrick's day so it fits with my schedule and the actual holliday. Collapse

    • Event Name: 14th Annual St Patrick's Day Parade & Festival
      "2010 St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival"
      Comment posted by: Nancy Mallory from Sacramento, CA, Dec 23, 2009
      

      The St. Patrick's Day Parade has moved to the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day (March 13) and a Festival has been added to the 2010 event from noon - 6:00 p.m. The family-friendly parade steps... Expand

      The St. Patrick's Day Parade has moved to the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day (March 13) and a Festival has been added to the 2010 event from noon - 6:00 p.m. The family-friendly parade steps off with a new route at 1:00pm Collapse

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