Join Visit San Antonio – River Walk Operations and The Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas for a fun filled weekend festival. Activities include, dyeing of the River Walk, Artisan Show, Live Entertainment, and so much more!

Kicking off the festival is the dyeing of the River Walk green on St. Patrick’s Day - the beautiful San Antonio River Walk is transformed into the River Shannon through 25-gallons of eco-friendly green dye.

A procession of 12 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. This event started in 1969 and has been organized by the Visit San Antonio River Walk and the Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas since that time.

For those looking for great viewing options, you can do so right from the convenience of your room at Omni La Mansion Del Rio and Mokara Hotel & Spa, you can experience firsthand the iconic River Walk transforming into a floating St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

Omni La Mansion has been providing the finest in memorable service here on the Paseo Del River (River Walk) for over fifty years in the heart of the festival, and there is no better place to celebrate tradition than right on the river walk.

The St. Patrick’s Day River Parade is an annual celebration on March 17, 2022, 1PM-3PM and March 19, 2022, 1PM-3PM That kicks off with magically transforming the River Walk green, followed up by Irish floats flowing down the river—all visible from Omni La Mansion and Mokara Hotel & Spa. The day is filled with activities including live entertainment, an Artisan show, food vendors, and more!

The parade is free to attend and can be viewed along the downtown portion of the river or from the Arneson River Theatre.