Mar 18, 2017

The only one of its kind in the world. Co-sponsored by Harp & Shamrock Society and Paseo del Rio Association, 13 decorated river barges will be filled with Irish bagpipes and drummers, Irish step dancers, music, singers, a Color Guard, Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas members and sponsors to entertain tens of thousands of San Antonians and their visitors. The first St. Patrick’s River Parade was started in 1969 by the Harp & Shamrock Society and Paseo del Rio Association, and continues to this day with no interruptions. The Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas has been “Keeping Irish History and Culture Alive” in central Texas for more than 50 years through music, arts, dance, sports and food. The Irish role in history is remembered and honored through many events, from the only St. Patrick’s Day River Parade in the world to the wreath-laying at the Alamo honoring the 35 Irish descendants who fought there. The Harp & Shamrock Society is an active member of the Irish community-at-large, partnering with the San Antonio Gaelic Athletic Club, Innisfree School of Irish Dance and the Irish Consul in Austin to honor its heritage, and make new Irish customs for the future. HSS is also involved in many community outreach events including Days of Caring, Veteran’s Day Parade, the San Antonio Highland Games, Kerrville Highland Games and Celtic Music Festival. Scholarships are awarded to students to preserve Irish-Texan history for the next generation.
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418 Villita St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: 210-896-1598
Cost: Free
Time: 4 p.m.