Join Visit San Antonio - River Walk Operations and The Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas for a fun-filled weekend celebration. Activities include dyeing of the River Walk, Artisan Show, Live Entertainment, and so much more!
Fun Fact: This event dates back to 1969 and has been organized by the Visit San Antonio River Walk and the Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas since then!
Schedule of Events
Watch the River Walk Go Green for St. Paddy's
Join us as we kick off the St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the most spectacular way by turning the San Antonio River Walk bright green! With 25 gallons of eco-friendly dye, our beautiful river transforms into a dazzling shade of emerald, mirroring the legendary River Shannon in Ireland.
Be part of the magic, soak in the festive vibes, and celebrate St. Paddy's in true San Antonio style!
11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Museum Reach River Dyeing
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Downtown River Dyeing
Festival in La Villita St. Patrick's Celebration & Stage Entertainment
Join us 1:00 - 6:00 pm for a fantastic celebration that includes family-friendly activities, live entertainment, vendors, the Harp & Shamrock Society's Passport to Ireland, and more located at La Villita Historic Village.
Admission is free!
Arneson River Theatre Entertainment Lineup
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm: Fire on the Mountain
1:45 pm - 2:00 pm: Audience Participation Game
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm: Brian Ralph
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm: Audience Participation Game
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm: Inishfree Dancers
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm: Audience Participation Game
4:00 pm - 5:45 pm: Golden Reign
5:45 pm - 6:15 pm: Coronation of the 2025 River Walk Royalty
St. Patrick's River Parades
Irish-themed decorated floats filled with Irish entertainment can be viewed from anywhere on the parade route. Several bagpipers will grace the floats along with other entertainers. Both parades are free to attend!
Museum Reach: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Downtown: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
5:45pm: Be There as We Crown the 2025 River Walk Royalty
Since July 2024, the 2025 River Walk Royalty Candidates have been on a mission to raise funds for the San Antonio Hospitality Foundation, a nonprofit that helps fuel the dreams of future hospitality leaders at UTSA, St. Philip's College, and beyond. Now, it all comes down to this!
Join us at the iconic Arneson River Theatre for an evening of celebration as we crown this year's River Walk Royalty! Titles are awarded based on their incredible fundraising efforts, so come cheer them on, soak in the excitement, and witness the magic of San Antonio's River Walk tradition! After the coronation, the newly crowned Royalty will join the parade for their debut as 2025 River Walk Royals!
Don't miss out on this unforgettable event!
Lace Up for the 2025 Emerald Run 5K
Get ready to hit the scenic San Antonio River Walk for a fun, festive, and fitness-filled morning at the Emerald Run 5K! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a great way to get moving, this event is the perfect way to celebrate spring, community, and a little Irish luck! Jazz up your run and don your favorite leprechaun gear or green running attire!
Location: Start & Finish: VFW Post 76, 10 10th St, San Antonio, TX 78215
