Families, friends, kids, and the young-at-heart are invited to join hundreds of colorful marchers along with Irish and Highland dancers, pipe and drum bands, and a variety of cultural organizations at the Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival stepping off at 1 p.m. from Neasham and Front Streets. Emceed by iHeart Media’s KISS 107.9 DJ Strawberry, the parade includes more than 40 organizations and groups, and visitors are also encouraged to line the boardwalks of L, Front, J, and 2nd Streets for the best views of the spirited spectacle.

There will be multiple demo stages with various performances throughout the day, including:

The main Shamrockin’ Stage will feature a band playing all day
The State Parks Stage will focus on entertaining and educating children about Celtic culture
The Embarcadero Stage will have a Sac Dance Labs taught class, music, and an entertaining magician
Plus, a Vendor Village will be set-up at K and Front Streets from noon to 5 p.m.