A Celtic Pipe Band during the 2022 Dorchester Parade | Photo by Cristina EduardoThe Boston Saint Patrick’s Parade, a tradition passed down from the Irish people, is an inclusive and family-friendly event that honors the arrival of Christianity in Ireland and the cultural contributions of Irish immigrants to America.
Bostonians were the pioneers of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in North America, with the city’s Irish community organizing festivities on March 17, 1737, to celebrate their heritage and pay tribute to Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. This tradition evolved over time, and the Ancient Order of Hibernians organized the earliest St. Patrick’s Day Parades in downtown Boston.
Saint Patrick is revered as a Saint by various Christian denominations, and his feast day is observed on March 17, the same day that Boston commemorates Evacuation Day.
Since 1901, the renowned Boston Saint Patrick’s Parade and Evacuation Day Parade have taken place in South Boston, with this year’s parade scheduled for Sunday, March 19, 2023.
The South Boston Allied War Veterans Council will host the parade, commencing at 1:00 p.m. at the Broadway T station and culminating at the Andrew Square T station.
The 2023 St. Patrick’s Parade Marshal is Coleman Nee, CEO of Triangle, Inc., a non-profit organization committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities.
The parade route begins at Broadway Station and proceeds down West Broadway to Perkins Square. It then continues onto East Broadway until it reaches P Street, where it takes a right turn. The parade continues on P Street until it reaches East Fourth Street, where it takes another right turn. It proceeds down East Fourth Street to K Street, where it turns left and continues until it reaches East Sixth Street. The parade then turns right onto East Sixth Street and proceeds until it reaches G Street, where it takes a left turn. The parade continues down G Street until it passes the front entrance to Excel High School and takes the second right turn onto Thomas Park. It then follows Thomas Park until it reaches Telegraph Street, where it turns left. The parade continues on Telegraph Street until it reaches Dorchester Street, where it turns left again. Finally, it proceeds down Dorchester Street until it reaches the end of the parade route at Andrew Square.
For more information, the Dorchester Post invites you to visit the Parade’s official website here.
