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"If you&amp;#8217;re looking for a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick&amp;#8217;s Day this year, head to scenic San Francisco for the annual St. Patrick&amp;#8217;s Day Parade and Festival. This free, family friendly event on Saturday, March 15th features a colorful parade, great food, live entertainment, and plenty of Irish culture.\r\n\r\nThe parade kicks off on 2nd and Market Streets at 11:30am and features lively marching bands, vibrant floats, bagpipe brigades and traditional music, Irish clubs and organizations, and a whole lot more. After the parade, head over to the St. Patrick&amp;#8217;s Day Festival at the Civic Center Plaza for delicious Irish food, live entertainment, dance performances, loads of beer, and a children&amp;#8217;s area with pony rides, bounce houses, games, and other activities.\r\n\r\nPlan a fun getaway with the whole family or with friends for St. Patty&amp;#8217;s Day and stay at the King George Hotel this March. Situated in the heart of San Francisco&amp;#8217;s bustling Union Square, our boutique hotel offers guests chic accommodations, deluxe services and an unmatched location steps away from the St. Patrick&amp;#8217;s Day Parade and near the top attractions, shopping and dining in the city."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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