This year the St. Patrick's day festivities around San Diego look to be very exciting!! The annual St. Patrick's day parade and festival will be taking place downtown and in the hillcrest area on 3/14/14 from 9AM to 5:30PM. In addition to the parade featuring public service there will be live music, a kids zone, a Celtic village re creation, craft beer festival. Be sure to check these events out in the downtown and balboa park area and don't forget to wear green around St Patties day to avoid getting a good pinch!!