St. Patrick's Day Parade Boston - 2025
Dates: | Sunday, March 16, 2025 |
Hours: | Parade starts at 1:00pm |
Ages: | Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
Cost: | Free |
Category: | Parades |

Is there a more Irish city in the United States than Boston? St. Patrick's Day week is a fine time to take in the festivities and tour a bit of the city.
Colorful floats, music and Irish good cheer await you at the annual Boston St. Patrick's Day parade. Celebrate Irish heritage in Boston's most Irish neighborhood.
Below is are lists of helpful information, as well as many of the events taking place in the Boston area to celebrate the holiday in 2025.
March 16, 2025
Parade Route
Parade Route: The St. Patricks Day Parade starts on West Broadway (easterly), left onto East Broadway, Right onto P Street, Right onto East 4th Street, left onto K Street, right onto East 5th Street, Left onto G Street, Right onto the Southerly Arm of Thomas Park, Left onto Telegraph Street, Left onto Dorchester Street and ending at Dorchester Avenue.
Where to Watch
The parade begins at the Broadway 'T' Station and ends at Farragut Road, South Boston. Your best bet for viewing the parade is to stake out a spot anywhere along Broadway.
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Parade starts at 1:00 pm. and will feature marching bands and pipe bands from throughout North America. The parade travels through South Boston - Boston's most Irish neighborhood.
Since 1901 this parade has become a prominent part of South Boston's history. Southie's annual wearin' of the green steps off from the Broadway T Stop proceeding down West Broadway to East Broadway to East 4th, to 5th Street, and around Thomas Park. Marchers continue to Telegraph Street to Dorchester Street ending at Andrew Square.
Additional St. Patrick's Day Parades - 2025
Abington: Sunday, March 16, 2025 1:00 pm
Boston: Sunday, March 16, 2025, 1:00 pm.
Cape Cod/Yarmouth: Saturday, March 9, 2025, 11:00 am
Holyoke: Sunday, March 23, 2025, 11:10am
Newport, RI: Saturday, March 15, 2025, 11:00am (rain or shine)
New Haven, CT: Sunday, March 16, 2025, 1:30pm
Manchester, NH: Sunday, March 30, 2025, Noon
Pawtucket, RI: Saturday, March 1, 2025
Providence, RI: Saturday, March 8, 2025 12:00pm
Scituate: Sunday, March 16, 2025, 1:00 pm
Worcester: Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Noon
Dublin, Ireland: Monday, March 17, 2025 Noon
Places to Visit After the Parade
Stroll Boston's Irish Heritage Trail:
Boston is often called the capital of Irish America because of its thriving Irish community, which dates back to colonial times and continues to the present day. The Irish Heritage Trail is a self-guided, three mile walking tour (click for map) that takes you through Boston's downtown, North End, Beacon Hill and Back Bay. You'll learn about famous politicians, artists, matriarchs and war heroes, part of a rich tradition of rebellion, leadership and triumph that personifies the Boston Irish. (617) 696-9880.
JFK:
Find out about Boston & Ireland's favorite son at The JFK Library & Museum.
View Irish Events in Boston in March
Have fun, and remember to please drink responsibly.
One of the most popular Irish activities in Boston is a walk along the city’s Irish Heritage Trail. The three-mile, self-guided tour starts at the Rose Kennedy Garden along the waterfront and proceeds throughout downtown Boston and into the Back Bay, ending up at the John Boyle O’Reilly Memorial in the Fens, not far from Fenway Park.
The 16 sites along the way celebrate the illustrious Irish experience in Boston that dates back to colonial times. The map is available for free at the visitor information centers on Boston Common and at the Prudential Center. You can also order it by mail by visiting www.irishheritagetrail.com.
The Boston Irish Tourism Association was formed in 2000 to promote the state’s Irish cultural activities year round. Massachusetts is the most Irish state in America, with over 23% of residents claiming Irish ancestry, according to the 2000 US Census.
For a list of Irish cultural activities as well as pubs and restaurants, gift shops, hotels, travel agencies and cultural groups, visit www.irishmassachusetts.com
Find more Boston events in March in our handy guide. You can stay in-the-know about family-friendly events in Boston all year round by subscribing to our free weekly events newsletter!
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Broadway, South Boston, MA map
Phone: 617 268-7955
Parade begins at Broadway MBTA stop. Parade will run straight down Broadway and end at Farragut Road.
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