For over 100 years, Boston has celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a parade through the streets of South Boston. Up to a million people attend the parade every year—and they arrive early to claim their viewing spots on the parade route. 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 The annual South Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade will start at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 16. 16, 17, and 47 will be detoured around the parade area. Buses will not stop at Broadway beginning The MBTA is preparing for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and festivities in South Boston on Sunday, March 16, 2025. With nearly a million people expected to attend the parade, the MBTA is implementing several measures to accommodate the increased ridership and to remind the riding public what everyone can do to help maintain a safe and family-friendly environment. The 2025 St. Patrick’s Day/Evacuation Day Parade is scheduled for Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 11:30am. The Edgerley Family South Boston Club’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day 5K Road Race will begin on Sunday, March 16 at 9:30 AM. 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. This year, the parade starts at Broadway Station on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 11:30 AM. Due to street closures and parking bans in the neighborhood, driving to the parade is not recommended. Here are some other things you should know about taking the T to South Boston to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The South Boston St. Patrick's Day/Evacuation Day Parade is a historic event celebrating both Irish heritage and a pivotal moment in American history. The upcoming parade is scheduled for Sunday March 16 2025 commencing at 11:30 AM. 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 Bars and restaurants in South Boston will stop admitting new patrons at 6:30 p.m., alcohol service will end 30 minutes later and customers will be required to be out of the business by 7:30 p.m Threats to move the St. Patrick’s Day Parade — a 124-year-old South Boston tradition — to downtown Boston have ruffled feathers among residents and business owners. “I hope that doesn’t The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston is Sunday. 16, 17, and 47 will be detoured around the parade area. Buses will not stop at Broadway beginning at 9:45 AM or Andrew O fficials are hoping for a less rowdy Boston St. Patrick’s Day parade this year with a plan that includes an earlier Bars and restaurants in South Boston will stop admitting new patrons at The MBTA is preparing for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and festivities in South Boston on Sunday, March 16, 2025. With nearly a million people expected to attend the parade, the MBTA is implementing several measures to accommodate the increased ridership and to remind the riding public For over 100 years, Boston has celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a parade through the streets of South Boston. Up to a million people attend the parade every year—and they arrive early to claim their viewing spots on the parade route. 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). Boston Police said they're making changes to this year's St. Patrick's Day parade in hopes of preventing some of the problems South Boston saw last year. This year, the parade will start at 11:30 T o tackle rowdy antics, such as unsafe rooftop parties and public urination, during the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston, elected officials and organizers will implement changes Boston has just been ranked the best city for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in 2025, according to a new WalletHub report. St. Patrick’s Day parades didn’t actually start in Ireland. For over 100 years, Boston has celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a parade through the streets of South Boston. Up to a million people attend the parade every year—and they arrive early to claim their viewing spots on the parade route.
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