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St. Patrick's Day Weekend in Los Angeles: St. Patrick Parades, and More Things to Do

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

Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles this St. Patrick's Day weekend? St. Patrick’s Day is packed with parades, leprechauns, and more fun events.

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!

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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 "Show-Me You’re Irish​" with bands, Irish dancers, fire trucks, antique vehicles, four-legged pets, and anything remotely green that can march down Main Street.  READ MORE

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 29th year on March 15, 2025.  READ MORE

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

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

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

Celtic Festival at the Bowers Museum

Santa Ana - Sunday, March 13
The Bowers Museum offers Irish-inspired activities at its Celtic-themed family festival. READ MORE

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