Thousands expected at Shamrock in the Gaslamp

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SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) - Thousands of lads and lasses hit the streets of the Gaslamp Sunday for the 18th annual Shamrock party.

More than 12,000 Irish revelers are expected to attend the largest Irish celebration on the West Coast.

The event features a 150-foot Irish pub, as well as three stages for Irish bands.

The celebration will continue through midnight tonight.

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