St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Irish Festival

See floats, high school marching bands, classic cars, Irish setters and more at the annual parade that steps off at Fifth Ave. & Laurel, and travels up Fifth Ave. to Upas St., over to Sixth Ave., then south on Sixth to Juniper in Balboa Park. 10:30 am. After the parade, enjoy live music and dancing, craft booths, a Celtic Food Village and Kids Zone. 9 am-6 pm. Free admission.