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San Francisco: Rock Out for (or Just Ponder) Your Irish Ancestors
Even if San Francisco has the biggest parade west of the Mississippi, as the city claims, there are still plenty of alternatives. The San Francisco Irish Festival runs March 14-17, and offers a mix of styles, from traditional folk fare to U2 cover band Zoo Station and rebel band The Bog Savages—whose front man was part of the infamous Belfast prison break by the IRA in 1983. You can also participate in the city’s Crossroads Irish festival, which includes poetry readings, an interactive program on Irish-heritage personal histories, and even a therapist-moderated workshop in which you can explore the effects of Irish heritage on your life. For More Information: San Francisco Irish Festival; Crossroads Irish Festival.
