The first people to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in North America were Bostonians. As a welcoming gesture of solidarity in 1737, they decided to embrace the traditions of new Irish immigrants, with banquets and concerts taking place by the Ancient Order of Hibernians. 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 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. The South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade is always worth a trip into town. Held this year on Sunday, March 16, the parade is a lively celebration of Irish American culture and saw close to a million attendees last year. Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade to start earlier in effort to curb bad behavior 02:16. Boston's annual St. Patrick's Day parade is on Sunday, March 16 and there are some changes to the Southie On St. Patrick’s Day, Bunratty, owned by Dublin native Eilish Havey, will be treating pub-goers to entertainment from the Irish American Police Officers Association Pipes and Drum corp. (IAPOA), kicking off their performance at 2:00 p.m. New England-based band Irish Whispa will also perform from 5:00 p.m. till closing. St. Patrick’s Day Irish Step Show 2025 March 16, 2025 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm This is a family-friendly show, suitable for all ages and is a perfect way for family and friends to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! SPIN Boston is hosting its annual St. Patrick’s Day ping pong event complete with Irish bites and a chance to earn some “gold-worthy” surprises! Find it at SPIN Boston at 30 Melcher St, Boston, MA 02210. 12. Enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day special at a local restaurant St Patricks Day in Boston is one of the biggest celebrations of the year. Check out my list of fun events around the city to make the most of the day! Skip to Marking its 122nd year in South Boston, the parade honors the deep-rooted Irish-American culture and commemorates the evacuation of British troops from Boston in 1776. Bostonians first celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in North America in 1737 as Irish immigrants gathered to honor their homeland and Saint Patrick. It’s that time of year again when more than a million green-clad revelers fill the streets of America’s most Irish big city for the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day parade, celebrating the heritage and contributions of all those who hail from the Emerald Isle. Sunday’s parade dates back to the turn of the 20th century [] Costumed spectators watch the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Boston in 2016. Keith Bedford / Boston Globe staff . By Kristi Palma. March 7, 2025 2 minutes to read. Facebook; Twitter; St. Patrick's Day Parade through Southie. One of Boston’s oldest St. Patrick’s Day traditions is the Parade through Southie. That’s South Boston to you. 2. Listen to Irish Music. There are plenty of places to enjoy Irish Music on St Patrick’s Day, and the weekend before, but one of the best is at the House of Blues, Boston’s own Irish St. Patrick’s Day party, Newburyport Brewing Co. | March 17 Irish musicians Michael & Aoife and 73 Duster will provide the entertainment, Justine’s food truck will serve up the food – including corned beef sandwiches (for as long as they last) – and Newburyport Brewing Co. will pour the beer from their selection of popular locally brewed offerings. St. Patrick's Day traditions vary widely along the East Coast. Some cities are steeped in Irish tradition with huge parades, historic pubs, and thriving Irish communities, while others lack massive celebrations. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best Cities for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations on Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day has long been known for a boozy good time. But a growing number of people have found ways to participate in the parades, festivals and banquets without a buzz. Look no further than the Cape Ann Museum’s St. Patrick’s Day Four Leaf Clover Watercolor event. On Saturday, March 15 at 10 a.m., attendees will learn about Cape Ann’s Irish history, go on a scavenger hunt, and paint their own watercolor project using special techniques. On Monday, March 3 from 5:30-8:30 p.m., the cultural center will be hosting a St. Patrick's Day celebration and award ceremony at the UMass Club in Boston, with general admission tickets available Bostonians were the first to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in North America, the website states. On March 17, 1737, Boston’s Irish community joined together to celebrate their homeland and to honor the memory of the Patron Saint of Ireland. Boston’s early St. Patrick’s Day Parades happened downtown.
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