The day of corn beef and leprechauns is almost here. Here are top SD St. Patrick’s day activities to commemorate it…besides going to the local Tilted Kilt.

Backyard Kitchen & Tap’s St. Pawtrick’s Day

This St. Patty’s day celebration is family and dog friendly; it features:

• Tito’s cocktails
• Wine specials
• Homemade dog treats

There will be a St. Patrick’s Day dog costume contest…so dress your furry best friend up in Celtic chic!

And if you’re looking to take a new dog home, Second Chance will be bringing puppies, all of which are up for adoption!

Learn more details here.

The 22nd Annual San Diego Shamrock Party

This SD Gaslamp event is one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day parties on the west coast. At the San Diego Shamrock, you’ll see:

• Music stages featuring Irish punk rock bands, Celtic bands and DJs
• Traditional Irish dancers and make-you-want-to-dance go go dancers
• A never-ending supply of green beer and Jameson

Tickets are available here: the SD Shamrock website.

Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Irish Festival (March 12th)

Busy the holiday night itself? Celebrate the Saturday before at the 36th annual Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Irish Festival. Starting at 10:30, on the corner of Laurel and Fifth Avenue, the parade will take off on its loop that comes back around to end at Sixth and Laurel.

After, head to nearby Balboa for an Irish festival featuring music, games and much more.
(Oh, and it’s FREE!)