CALIFORNIA, USA — Northern California is busting out the brews, bands and parades for St. Patrick's Day.
Anyone looking for a way to spend the holiday can catch a parade, hit up a pub crawl, or try a more family friendly street fair.
The festivities aren't limited to just St. Patrick's Day. Some of these parties start as soon as March 14 and as late as March 21.
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Sacramento
Update: The St. Patrick's Day Parade in Old Sacramento has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns.
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There'll be a party in Old Sacramento on March 14, filled to the brim with marchers, dancers, bands, vendors, and re-enactments for the 24th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
The party starts at 11 a.m. at the old Sacramento Waterfront with music and dancing, and the Parade will start at 1 p.m. from Neasham and Front streets.
Other Sacramento events:
Murphys
Update: 03/11/2020
Michelle Plotnik, organizer for Murphy's Irish Day, confirmed that the St. Patrick's Day celebration was canceled for this year due to coronavirus concerns.
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Come Mar. 21, Murphys' Irish Day 2020 will blend a hometown parade with more than 140 craft and food vendors, music, entertainment, and even pony rides and a petting zoo for the kids.
Free parking is available at the Ironstone Vineyards with a free shuttle to the event area. Activities and live entertainment run from as early as 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Jackson
Update: Due to coronavirus concerns, Dandelion Days has been canceled.
Original story:
An annual treat for the locals in Jackson is their St. Patrick’s Day celebration Dandelion Days on March 14 and 15. The family-oriented celebration has an outdoor bazaar and street fair chock-full of antiques, relics, and collectibles.
Modesto
Even though there's no Lucky Fest in Modesto this year, the Almost St. Patty's Day Pub Crawl might be able to scratch your St. Patrick's Day itch on March 14.
The crawl takes you from multiple bars and locations, usually averaging around three to four hours. The themed event will bring some specials on green beer and cocktails and plenty of games for the holiday.
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