The South Boston St. Patrick’s Day/Evacuation Day Parade is a cherished tradition that celebrates Irish heritage and American history. 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. By 1901, the parade moved to South Boston—a neighborhood rich in Irish heritage and the historic site of Dorchester Heights, where General George Washington’s strategic victory forced the British evacuation. Since then, the parade has honored both St. Patrick’s Day and Evacuation Day, drawing thousands of attendees to celebrate tradition, service, and community.
This year’s event, set for Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., will follow its classic route, beginning at Broadway Station and traveling along West and East Broadway, weaving through South Boston’s streets before concluding at Andrew Square. Leading the parade is Chief Marshal Lieutenant Commander Alanna Devlin Ball, a South Boston native and decorated U.S. Navy officer whose distinguished career includes service with Naval Special Warfare and representation of TEAM USA at the 2023 Invictus Games.
Visit the parade’s official website here.
