St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in San Antonio

Whether you’re a die-hard St. Patrick’s Day enthusiast, or simply enjoy throwing on a little green and hitting the town, San Antonio is the perfect place to get into some fun! Take a look at some of the upcoming events happening near our San Antonio apartments, and you’re sure to find something that tickles your fancy.

Dyeing The San Antonio River

March 17-18

Watch the San Antonio River transform with eco-friendly bright green dye as the city embraces St. Patrick’s day together! Head over to the downtown area from 1-3PM on Friday the 17th, and come back Saturday from 11AM-12PM at Museum Reach, and return downtown from 1-3PM to see the final product.

St. Patrick’s Festival

March 17-18

If there’s one thing you know Bud Light can do right, it’s host a festival in downtown San Antonio! Stop by from 3-8PM on Friday, or 12-5PM on Saturday for a day filled with fun activities and live entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Oh, and did we mention it’s free?

St. Patrick’s River Parade

March 18

Dress in your best green for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade on the San Antonio River after it’s been turned green! Enjoy watching a procession of 12 Irish-themed boats cruise down the bright green water, carrying bagpipe players and other entertainers! Head over to Museum Reach from 2-3PM, or downtown from 5-6PM to get in the spirit of the holiday in the most festive way!

St. Patrick’s Day 5K

March 18

Looking for activities this St. Patty’s day that get your heart pumping, and reward you with tasty treats, and yummy beverages? Head over to Brackenridge Park and join the St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run & Fitness Walk to kick off your holiday plans! Upon completion of the race, look forward to receiving food, drinks, and enjoy some Irish-themed entertainment!

Kiss Me, I’m Irish! St. Patrick’s Day Crawl

March 17-18

This 2-day bar crawl isn’t one you’ll want to miss as we embrace this St. Patty’s day! Admission is $15, and will secure you a wristband to get into all included bars with no cover charge, receive drink specials, and more! All participants must be 21+ to sign-up, and check-in registration must be completed at Hard Rock Cafe in San Antonio between 6PM and 2AM, and get the party started.

No matter how you choose to celebrate our favorite green-themed holiday this year, you won’t be disappointed when you celebrate in San Antonio. Let us know in the comments what your favorite local St Patrick’s Day traditions are.

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Dog-Friendly Restaurants in San Antonio, TX

Our pets are family, so why wouldn’t we want them to tag along whenever they can? Luckily, San Antonio is home to some of the best dog-friendly restaurants and patios. Here are a few of our top picks that are close to our communities of luxury apartments in San Antonio.

Hops & Hounds

Beer, burgers, and pups - does it get any better than that? At Hops and Hounds, you can bring your pooch with you to the bar, enjoy outdoor seating, and let them off leash at their dog park. They have a wide selection of beer, burgers, and other comfort food options. Hops and Hounds is located at 13838 Jones Maltsberger Rd, and is open 7 days a week, so it’s an easy choice for those living in North San Antonio luxury apartments.

The Friendly Spot Ice House

Not far from some of our Downtown San Antonio apartments luxury apartments, you’ll find that kids AND pups are welcome at The Friendly Spot Ice House at 943 S Alamo St. American and Mexican food alike are served here, paired with over 250 brews, margaritas, and cocktails. Open 12pm-12am 7 days a week, so bring the whole family to this dog-friendly location for a delicious variety of food and drinks!

The Cove

Looking to support a San Antonio business that’s sustainable, organic, and buys local? The Cove is just that - celebrating Texas by supporting local ranchers, farmers, and craftspeople. Located just north of our apartments near Downtown San Antonio, The Cove has something for everyone from vegan nachos to burgers to Texas brews. Visit 606 W Cypress St, and bring your pup to hang out on the patio while listening to live music most nights of the week.

The Hoppy Monk

Dogs are always welcome at the Hoppy Monk’s outdoor seating area, as long as they’re leashed! Be sure to check out their wide selection of beers on tap and get a bite of their delicious pub-inspired food. Open 7 days a week, this upbeat local bar is located on N. Loop 1604 E near our North San Antonio luxury apartments.

Tycoon Flats

Home to the best burgers in San Antonio, Tycoon Flats offers 30 specialty burgers! Not only does Tycoon Flats offer a beautiful shaded beer garden, but this long-time favorite San Antonio restaurant is located in the original 1920’s Historic Magnolia Petroleum Service Station, at 2926 N St Mary's St, preserving a little history while serving up the best burgers in town.

The Hangar

Bring your pup to the patio at The Hangar, and enjoy any one of their many choices of wings, burgers, and other pub style food. Come in any day of the week to check out their happy hour, or visit the bar and grab one of their many drink specials. Located at 8203 Broadway, just down the street from our apartments in Alamo Heights.

That wraps up our favorite dog-friendly restaurants near our San Antonio luxury apartment communities! The hardest decision is going to be where to go first. For more recommendations on San Antonio life, and for finding your ideal home at one of our RPM communities across the US, check out our Communities page.