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Come Find Your Luck at Old Sacramento Waterfront

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a Sacramento tradition. Families, friends, and communities make memories at Old Sacramento Waterfront every March. This event engages our community partners who join in the parade, but also our district’s small businesses. With month-long events like the Taste of Ireland and the Leprechaun Hunt, the energy and joy of St. Patrick’s Day can live longer than the 24 hours of March 14th or a single Saturday. Bring your friends and family and join us for a fun-filled season of luck!

St. Pats Parade Day Schedule:

• Festivities and performances begin at 11:30 AM
  
• Parade begins at 12:30 PM

And if you’d like to participate in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, fill out and submit THIS FORM, and we look forward to seeing you on the big day. Sláinte!

Multiple Old Sacramento Waterfront coffee shops, eateries, and retailers are offering a Taste of Ireland with Irish-inspired foods, beverages, merchandise, and experiences. Seasonal offerings include corned beef, Guinness specials, festive swag, and “Sacramento’s Best Irish Coffee.”

Spirited community members can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day March 1st – 22nd, with a lineup of local vendors and shops offering “lucky” specials. See the full list below for all participating locations!

List of Participating Locations

• Hello Sunshine Sac Collective
  108 L Street
  Irish Crochet Support Pickles
  
• Pittador Brews
  1125 2nd Street
  Irish-themed Tea and Coffee Menu
  
• Old Sac Shirts & Gifts
  1104 2nd Street
  Luck of the Irish Raffle (Free Raffle Ticket with $10 purchase), or purchase Raffle Tickets, $3 each
  
• Ecojoyous
  110 L Street
  GO GREEN and get a deal 20% Ecojoyous soaps or refills & enter a chance to win “How to Go Green Starter Basket.”
  
• Connection Copper
  1017 Front Street
  St. Patrick’s-Themed Earrings
  
• Ink and Image
  1017 Front Street
  St. Patrick’s-Themed Merchandise (Glasses, Tees, Pins, Ornaments, Mugs, Etc), and 10% off Regular Prices on St. Patrick’s-Themed Items on Parade Day
  
• Atrium 916
  1020 Front Street
  Sculpt a Lucky Magnet out of Clay and Enjoy Fresh Kombucha and Tea
  
• Artists’ Collaborative Gallery
  129 K Street
  Free Hand-Crafted Bookmarks With Every Purchase
  
• Rocky Mountain Chocolate
  1039 2nd Street
  Mint Fudge and St Patrick’s-Themed Caramel Apples
  
• Emma’s Tamales
  1100 Front Street
  Organic Green Tea with Lemongrass and a Raw Organic Stevia Leaf
  
• The Chefs’ Olive Mix
  131 J Street
  Irish Cream-Flavored Lucky Clover Latte
  
• Blueprint Coffee Project
  1200 2nd Street
  “The Leprechaun” – Iced Irish Cream Matcha w/ Cold Foam
  
• Terra Forte Coffee LLC
  1125 2nd St
  Irish Cream Latte (Iced and Hot)
  
• Dipped N Color Splat Studio
  122 I Street
  10% off regular Splat Sessions with code “Gold10” from March 1st through March 31st! Plus, enjoy our Lucky Leprechaun paint palette and festive St. Patrick’s décor to make your splatter experience even more magical!
  
• Fanny Ann’s Saloon
  1023 2nd Street
  Food: Irish Tots, Reuben Sandwich, Corned Beef Burger
  Drinks: Green Tea Shooter, Irish Mule, Irish Jam Session Cocktail, Draft of Guinness & a shot of Roe & Co Irish Whisky Combo
  
• Bear & Crown
  1022 2nd Street
  Guinness Pint & Jameson Shot Combo, Steak & Guinness Stew available all-month long, Corned Beef & Cabbage available 3/17
  
• Felicità Wine Co.
  1015 2nd Street
  Corned Beef Panini and Wine Pairing
  
• The Pilothouse Restaurant at the Delta King
  1000 Front Street
  Irish-Themed Food and Drink Menu
  
• The Firehouse Restaurant
  1112 2nd Street
  Six-Course Irish-Inspired Chef’s Tasting Menu
  
• Last Stop Saloon
  916 2nd Street
  Corned Beef Egg Rolls, Jameson shot, and a Beer Combo
  
• Sean Finnegan’s Pub
  1030 2nd Street
  Irish Totchos
  Guinness & Tullamore D.E.W. Special
  
• O’Mally’s Irish Pub
  1109 2nd Street
  Irish-Inspired Menu
  
• The Parliament Wine Lounge
  1001 2nd Street
  Sonomic Gold Shrub & Shamrock Spritzer

Are you looking for a fun activity that requires wit, determination, and just a wee bit o’ magic? Do you think you have the cunning to best the trickster of tricksters? Then grab your lucky four-leaf clover and come on down to the Old Sacramento Waterfront, because we’ve got just the thing for you!

Find the leprechauns hidden throughout Old Sacramento Waterfront, March 1st – 17th.

Each leprechaun will have a corresponding secret word that must be filled in on the activity pages to move on to the next hidden leprechaun. 

You’ll need to fill in each clue to solve the secret code at the end.

Fill out the riddle and submit your answers to enter our drawings for gift cards supporting local businesses!

Starting March 1st, pick up an activity book at the Visitor’s Center, located at 1000 2nd Street, or download your digital copy below!

CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY WITH US!

Leprechaun Lounge, boarding March 14 and 15

This St. Patrick’s Day weekend, follow the end of the rainbow and climb aboard the Leprechaun Lounge pub train, the luckiest ride in town! For one weekend only, two of our first-class cars will transform into Irish pubs on rails.


Reserve your spot today to craic a cold one with your best mates! Your ticket includes two drink tokens (we’ll have alcoholic and nonalcoholic options), snacks, and a limited-edition can cooler. If you’re extra lucky and find a hidden leprechaun, you’ll receive a free ticket to one of our future Golden Hour Express cocktail train rides. Sláinte!

IMPORTANT: THIS EVENT IS OPEN ONLY TO THOSE 21 AND OLDER. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR ID AT THE TIME OF BOARDING.

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

American Legacy

• 10% off storewide for the entire month

Anju’s Beauty Salon 

• Eyebrows Threading: $10
• Eyebrows Threading & Tint: $25
• Eyelash Lift $50
• Eyelash Extensions $70 & up
• Hydra Facial $89
• Henna Temporary Tattoo starting at $4 & Up

Chefs’ Olive Mix

• March Mix of the Month Flavors for 20% Discount:
  Milanese Gremolata Infused Olive Oil
  Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic Vinegar

Garden of Enchantment

• Free Stone with purchases $45 and up
• 10% off all regularly priced merchandise for purchases $45 and up

Glow Studios

• 2 Looks: $260 (Savings of $600)
• 3 Looks: $300 (Savings of $1,000)

Mea Vita

• All month long, End of Clearance Sale: 20-60% off on selected clothing!

Mi Tiendita Munaycha

• Huancaina for $5 (A delicious Yellow Hot Chili Cheese Sauce) 
• Winter Items 15% off
• Mitchell’s Ice cream, Lucuma, Mango, Coconut, Rum, and Raisins for just $16.99
• Peruvian Inca Kola in glass for just $3.50
• Sublimes Chocolats 4x$5 or $25 Box
• Hot Chocolate Sol del Cusco for just $5.00

Underground Mini Golf

Every weekday (Monday-Friday), we are giving each group of golfers a single spin on our prize wheel. The wheel includes prizes such as:

• UMG Hoodies ($59.99 value)
• UMG Golden Tickets (up to $18.99 value)
• UMG Golf Bucks ($5.00 off coupon)
• UMG Golf Ball ($4.99 value)
• UMG Stickers ($0.99 value)

V’s Paradise

• Join us from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM on Saturdays and 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM on Sundays for our extensive and delicious Brunch offerings! 

Third Thursdays at Old Sacramento Waterfront is a free monthly evening event celebrating local artists, makers, and small businesses in Sacramento’s historic riverfront district. On the third Thursday of every month from 4–8 PM, visitors can explore live demonstrations, open studios, creative workshops, and after-hours shopping throughout Old Sacramento.

Check out the map below for all participating businesses!

Third Thursdays at Old Sacramento Waterfront, invite you to rediscover Old Sacramento in a whole new way. On the third Thursday of each month from 4–8 PM, local artists, makers, and merchants open their doors for an evening of creativity and exploration. From live artistry and hands-on workshops to special finds and after-hours experiences, each visit offers something new to uncover. Come see what’s being made, meet the people behind it, and discover the creative side of Old Sacramento, yours to rediscover.

March 19th Locations:

• Artists Collaborative Gallery
  How to Make Fun & Charming Slugs with Clay
  Featuring Artist Crystal Hollister

• Super Silver
  DIY Charm Bar
  Build your own good luck charm bracelet

• Ink & Image
  Design your own mousepad

• LiBush International Connections Africa
  At the Table with LiBush Shop the Table & Take Home Flowers
  
  
• Stage Nine
  Preview Hawthorne’s Hideout
  Immersive Experience
  
  
• Studio Marana
  Open Studio with Laurel Marana

• EcoJoyous
  Make Your Own Mystical Magical Candles
  Featuring Artist Olivia Williams
  
  
• Hello Sunshine Collective
  Upcycled Denim Fashion Show
  Featuring Artist Jesus Zavala
  
  
• The Parliament Wine Lounge
  Crafting with Wine Corks
  
  
• Threadeco
  DIY Patch Bar
  Make your own purse or hat, with patches!
  
  
• Atrium 916
  Art Cafe – Sculpt with Clay, Paint a Canvas or Tote Bag
  
  

FAQ – Third Thursdays in Old Sacramento

Is Third Thursdays free?
Yes, the event is free and open to the public.

Where is Third Thursdays located?
Throughout participating businesses in Old Sacramento Waterfront in downtown Sacramento.

What can you do at Third Thursdays?
Visitors can watch live demonstrations, participate in workshops, meet local artists, shop from makers, and explore the historic district.

Cobblestones and cars don’t mix! Park in the garages! 

Two public parking garages offer the easiest way to park:

Old Sacramento Garage, entrance on I Street between 3rd and 2nd.

Tower Bridge Garage, entrance on Capitol Blvd at Neasham Circle near the Tower Bridge.

Visit SacPark.org for rates and more public parking information.

Rideshare 

Suggested drop-off locations – these locations will include a short 5-minute walk to Old Sacramento

1. On the east side of 4th between L Street and Capitol Mall
2. On the north side of J Street between 3rd and 5th Street
3. On I Street between 7th and 8th Street

By Bus 

Check sacrt.com/schedules or call 916-321- BUSS (2877) to plan your trip before riding. Please check the schedules to ensure that you board your return bus or train before the last trip of the evening.

Sacramento Regional Transit bus routes 11, 30, 31, 62, 86, and 88

Stop on 3rd St. between I and L, only a one-block walk from Old Sacramento Waterfront. Other downtown routes are no more than a half-mile walk from the historic district. More information at www.sacrt.com.