Murphy’s St. Patrick’s Day River Parade & Festival

Event Sponsors

Date: March 16, 2012 6:00PM - March 17, 2012 6:00PM

FREE TO THE PUBLIC

A family-friendly festival of music, food and fun! Floats release 110 pounds of environmentally friendly green dye into the San Antonio River. The event transforms the 2.5 mile river into a miniature Emerald Isle where a proclamation is read, temporarily re-naming the river "The River Shannon".

Enjoy live music on Arneson Stage, and a family-friendly festival of food, games, activities and more in La Villita from 6pm-9pm Friday & 11am-6pm Saturday! Beginning at 3pm on Saturday, enjoy a parade of barges, commemorating St. Patrick.

La Villita is located at 418 Villita St., between Presa and Alamo.

Event is FREE TO THE PUBLIC.

"Murphy's is proud to serve as the official beer of the Paseo del Rio's St. Patrick's Day Parade and Pub Crawl. The parade provides an ideal setting to enjoy a Murphy's among family and friends along the festively-emerald San Antonio River. We are pleased to partner with the Paseo del Rio for this celebration. While you are enjoying a Murphy's, please remember to plan ahead and designate a driver."- Silver Eagle Distributors.