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Dates:	Sunday, March 16, 2025 - Sunday, March 16, 2025
Hours:	Parade starts at 1:00pm
Ages:	Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	Free
Category:	Parades

The Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025

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.

Whether you are looking to avoid the crowds, enjoy the parade from one of the many restaurants along the route or experience the fun with the masses, find everything you need to know here.

Below is a list 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

Celebrations begin at 11:30AM at the Broadway 'T' Station and ends at Andrew Square. We suggest grabbing a spot anywhere along Broadway to watch the parade.

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!

WEBSITE

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www.southbostonparade.org/

LOCATION

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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.

TIPS

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Getting there, Parking/Towing & Road Closures
People attending the parade are strongly encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. The MBTA will run rush hour service on the Red Line from 10 AM – 6 PM.
Towing is expected to begin at 3AM.
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. The 5K race route starts at the South Boston Boys and Girls Club, proceeds West 6th Street to Dorchester Street, Dorchester Street to East Broadway, East Broadway all the way to the Farragut Statue across Farragut Road at Day Blvd where it turns around back onto East Broadway and continues across L Street to West Broadway,
then turns left onto E Street and left back onto West 6th and finishes back at the SBBGC.
Parking restrictions will be in place on the following streets:
Dorchester Avenue, Both sides, from Gillette Park to Old Colony Avenue
Dorchester Avenue, Both sides, from Dorchester Street to Damrell Street
Foundry Street, Both sides, from Greenbaum Street to Dorchester Avenue
West Second Street, Both sides, from Dorchester Avenue to A Street
A Street, Both sides, from Binford Street to West Second Street
Binford Street, Both sides, from A Street heading northwesterly to end at 45 Binford Street
West Fourth Street, Both sides, from B Street to Dorchester Avenue
West Broadway, Both sides, from Dorchester Avenue to Dorchester Street
East Broadway, Both sides, from Dorchester Street to P Street
P Street, Both sides, from East Broadway to East Fourth Street
East Fourth Street, Both sides, from P Street to K Street
K Street, Both sides, from East Fourth Street to East Fifth Street
East Fifth Street, Both sides, from K Street to G Street
G Street, Both sides, from East Fifth Street to #96 G Street
Thomas Park, Both sides of southerly arm from G Street to Telegraph Street
Telegraph Street, Both sides, from Thomas Park to Dorchester Street
Dorchester Street, Both sides, from Telegraph Street to Dorchester Avenue
East First Street, North side, opposite M Street Park, from driveway out of the MBTA Bus Layover to driveway entering into the MBTA Bus Layover, in front of the dog park between N Street and M Street.
Damrell Street, Both sides, from Old Colony Avenue to Dorchester Avenue
West Sixth Street , Both sides, from F Street to Dorchester Street
F Street, Southeast side (odd side – Boys & Girls Club side), West Sixth Street to Bowen
Street
E Street at West Broadway Street on the West Third Street side
L Street at East Broadway on the East Third Street side.
Old Colony Avenue at Dorchester Street on the inbound side
Events such as parades, road races, and street fairs may require road closures to accommodate the activities.

REVIEWS

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parade

thanks for the information and your right Southie is Gods little bit of Heaven on Earth

ELVIS Of BOSTON In South Boston Parade

Hope he's in the parade again. Got my picture taken with him and used it as my Christmas Card last year. Great photo opportunity for family, friends. Cost . . . Priceless!!!

Men Of St Patrick Clown Group March In Southie For 3rd Year

Under the cloudy skies of Boston our clown group of 40 men and kids were welcomed with open arms. We met people from all over the country and the parade was again a complete success. The amount of people was awesome again this year and we thank the people of South Boston and Wacko Hurly for the opportunity to be involved in such a special event. Thank you so very much for a wonderful experience!! Sincerely, The Men of St. Patrick Clowns St. Patrick Parish, Lawrence, MA

St Patrick's Parade

I went to the parade that year with my 41/2 old twins. I parked in Wellington and took the T to avoid traffic. I brought the stroller. THIS WAS A BIG MISTAKE! Even though the station was handicap accessable, the shear numbers of people made the elevator wait a good half hour. Some of the parade watchers use this celebration as a good chance to show how they can be drunk at 1pm on a Sunday afternoon. The worst part of the parade was when it started to snow and my girls had to use the bathroom. The police station was allowing people to use theirs, but no one else would. All in all I had a good time, and so did my girls. Everyone around the non-smoking area I stumbled over was really nice, the necklaces were cute, and we got about 100 green lollipops. I will wait until my girls are around ten to go again.

St Patrick's Day Parade-Boston

Hi Folks ' just to let you know that there will be 40 Police and firefighters from Dublin Airport marching in Boston on March 18th hope to see you all and that you all have a great day. Regards, Mick Russell.

St Patricks Day Parade

Every year My girlfriends and I sport are silliest Irish gear and head to Boston. All of us from Irish descent we look forward to our anual tradition to spread a little luck and Irish spirit. The Parad is great we can often be seen darting into the street to steal photo ops with some of the more original floats, characters and of course...Firefighters. This year will be our 5th year and our collection of stuff keeps growing!! Look for us making the most noise and having the most fun in Andrew square, stop by for a photo with the best looking leprechauns in Boston.!!!!!!!

Long Journey

Ten of us, members of the Bell Police Department flew out to Southie to march in the parade. I have seldom seen such hospitality and kindness. Special thanks to: Boston FD 37/18 South Boston VFW Post Neil Murphy of the Boston PD The Shamrock You will see us next year. God Bless! James Corcoran, Sergeant Bell Police Department

Great Day

The parade was great again this year! The bagpipe bands are the BEST!