San Diego Irish bar

Join us at Balboa Park for the St. Patrick's Day Parade!

The Irish Congress of Southern CA, who hosts the parade, is in need of several volunteers to assist with carrying banners in the parade. They are In need of several volunteers. Recommended age is 10 years old through adult as some of the banners may get heavy after carrying for a long period of time. 2 carriers per banner. Parade begins at 10:30 and they request volunteers arrive by 9:30am. They are in need of up to 80 + volunteers. Please confirm how many you can provide as we will be utilizing several groups to fulfill this task. Please try to dress festive if you are not wearing your groups uniforms. Comfortable shoes are recommended.

The Irish Congress of Southern California, is a 100% Volunteer organization with dozens of Volunteers. They receive no City funds to put on one of the largest and best family events in San Diego. They fund the Parade and Irish Festival solely with event revenue and the donations of many individuals and businesses.
Mission. The Irish Congress is a family oriented and non-political all-volunteer organization that supports and encourages participation in many diverse activities of the Irish community that promote interest in Irish culture and heritage. ICSC sponsors an annual “Miss Colleen Pageant”, supports the "Smiling Irishman Contest", "Irish Outreach", the "Friendly Sons of St. Patrick", the "House of Ireland in Balboa Park" and the “Tower After Hours” program at the Museum of Man, among others. To participate, contact Kara Barngrover (kara.savena@gmail.com) T: 661-435-3515.