In celebration of preserving the culture, history, freedom, and principles of the Irish people, the United Irish Societies of San Francisco proudly presents the 163rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival. Featuring different Irish groups from the Bay Area, leading hundred thousands of participants in the parade which begins at 11:30am at Market Street all the way to Civic Center Plaza - where the festival awaits with exhibition of arts & crafts, food & drinks, live musical entertainment, kid's rides & petting zoo, and different cultural & commercial booths from Irish groups. See event site for more details.