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BOSTON — BOSTON — Get out your green clothing, four-leaf clover and claddagh ring! The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston is Sunday. The parade will kick off at Broadway Station at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday and end in Andrew Square. WATCH LIVE: Officials providing safety update ahead Grab your green and head out for a day of luck of the Irish at Boston's world reknowned St. Patrick's Day Parade. What began in 1737 as a gesture of solidarity among the city’s new Irish Please follow these guidelines to ensure everyone’s safety and comfort while celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in South Boston. If you need to report an emergency, please call 911 or the Transit Police at 617-222-1212. South Boston's Official - St. Patrick's Day Parade. South Boston's Official - St. Patrick's Day Parade The annual South Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade will start at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 16. $10 Weekend Passes are valid for unlimited travel on all Commuter Rail lines in all zones on Residents with a South Boston parking permit may park at the Marine Park Garage at 12 Drydock Ave for a reduced price. This will be offered from Saturday at 6 p.m. to Sunday at 8 p.m. The Edgerley Family South Boston Club’s St. Patrick’s Day 5K Road Race is the same day at 9:30am. Leave the driving to us and use caution when traversing the system as we all celebrate St. Patrick’s Day together.” The MBTA is making changes including: Shuttle Bus: The MBTA will provide free shuttle bus service from South Station to South Boston between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on the day of the parade. History of Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Boston’s connection to St. Patrick’s Day dates back to 1737 when the Charitable Irish Society held the first recorded celebration of the holiday in the American colonies. The parade itself began in 1901, organized by the city’s growing Irish immigrant population. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Boston tradition reigns strong, returning for its 286th year this March. On March 17, 1737 , Boston was the first North American city to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a parade, bringing the Irish festival across the Atlantic. Boston Police and City of Boston Issue Tips on How to Celebrate the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Responsibly The MBTA is preparing for the city's annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and festivities in South Boston. Nearly 1 million people are expected to attend the parade, which is being held on Sunday World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Arkansas. This annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Hot Springs lives up to its name – with a march of 98 feet down historic Bridge Street. The Chief Marshal’s Banquet Gerald Wheeler will be Chief Marshal for 2024 Parade. Jerry was born on August 21, 1939 to Jerry & Ann (Orchard) Wheeler of South Boston and grew up in South Boston’s Old Colony housing development on Carmody Ct with his siblings George, Diane, Kenny, Judy, Mary, Chuck & Carol. What is St. Patrick’s Day in Boston? St. Patrick’s Day occurs annually on March 17, the date marked by the death of Saint Patrick, Ireland’s most celebrated patron saint. Please confirm all parade dates before you go. Other 2011 Saint Patrick's Day Parades in Massachusetts . The South Boston St. Patrick's Parade is Listed as the second largest parade in the country, being viewed by nearly 600,000 to one million people every year, in addition to having the entire parade seen on Live TV. This year’s Sligo St. Patrick’s Festival is offering four days of fun-filled festivities for everyone. The highlight of the weekend, of course, is the St. Patrick’s Day parade on Monday Boston has celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a parade through the streets of South Boston for more than 300 years, and up to 1 million people, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority says WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Wednesday, Mar. 12. The study ranked 200 US cities based on holiday traditions, Irish pubs per capita 2010 Abington St. Patrick's Day Parade. Sunday, March 21st, 2010 1:00 pm . Starts: Abington Center . 781 878-1570 or 781-878-7785. 2010 South Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade. Sunday, March 14th, 2010, at 1:00 pm City of Boston . Starts: Broadway South Boston . 617 268-7955. 2010 Cape Cod Parade St. Patrick's Day Parade. Saturday, March 6th Be sure to grab your tickets way ahead of time, because this is one of the most popular St Patrick’s Day events in Boston. Official St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl Boston. Explore Faneuil Hall, pub by pub, at the Annual Official St Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl (1 S Market St).
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