Mar 14, 2025 - Things to Do
Map du jour: How Irish is San Diego
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Nearly 250,000 people in San Diego County have Irish ancestry, or about 7.4% of the population.
Why it matters: Many of them will be out celebrating St. Patrick's Day this weekend, taking part in a tradition started by Irish immigrants in the 18th century.
Zoom in: Check out these local festivals, pub crawls, parades and other events curated by San Diego Magazine.