Police, South Boston Businesses Prepare for St. Patrick's Day Parade: "Be Safe, Be Respectful"

'Zero tolerance': Boston preps for St. Patrick's Day parade

Nearly 1 million people are expected to attend this year's St. Patrick's Day Parade in South Boston, with the celebration set to start March 15 at 11:30 a.m.

Boston police and FBI discuss St. Patrick's Day Parade security plans

As revelers get ready to take to the streets for the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade, law enforcement officials are preparing to keep the festivities safe. The Boston Police Department and the FBI Boston Division spoke Thursday about security plan’s for Sunday’s event, which is expected to draw nearly 1 million people. Recent events across the country have safety at top of mind. “At this point in time, we are not tracking any specific or c…

Police, South Boston businesses prepare for St. Patrick's Day Parade: "Be safe, be respectful"

Officials expect upwards of one million people to attend the St. Patrick's Day Parade in South Boston on Sunday.

What to know about South Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade in 2026

Boston's annual parade to mark St. Patricks Day and Evacuation Day is coming again to the streets of Southie. Here's all you need to know about this year's event.

Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Public Drinking Ban Enforced

Archyde South Boston is bracing for its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade this Sunday, March 17, 2026, with officials emphasizing a strict intolerance for public drinking. The parade, expected to draw over one million attendees, will feature a revised route and heightened security measures, reflecting both the celebratory spirit and ongoing national security concerns. The city ... Read more You can read the full story here: Boston St. Patrick’s Da…

Vehicle Barriers Around the Neighborhood ahead of St. Patrick's Day Parade

Wondering what the heck these things are? The City of Boston and BPD have installed several vehicle barriers in the neighborhood along and around the parade route.   This “drop and stop” technology helps stop unauthorized vehicles and protects people in pedestrian areas, events, construction zones, and critical sites. You can read more about these barriers here.  [...] The post Vehicle Barriers Around the Neighborhood ahead of St. Patrick’s Day …