Thousands celebrate St. Patrick's Day in San Francisco

Thousands gathered on San Francisco's Market Street for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday. The event featured flags, music, and a strong sense of community pride, celebrating Irish heritage. Parade director James Quinn announced around 130 floats and expected 15,000 to 20,000 attendees. The event has gained popularity in recent years. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and Police Chief Bill Scott participated in the parade, emphasizing safety and the city's Irish heritage. The police department had a full deployment to ensure crowd safety during the festivities.