2008 Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade
Boston's 107th annual St. Patrick's Day parade takes place on Sunday, March 16. The parade starts at 1 pm in South Boston, one of the city's most Irish neighborhoods, and will feature marching bands, pipe bands, and floats. The parade route begins at the Broadway T Station and ends at Andrew Square. An estimated 600,000 people are expected to turn out for the event, so arrive early to stake out a good spot on Broadway. For more information, call (617) 268-7955.
Other St. Patrick's Day Parades in Massachusetts
- Saturday, March 8 in Yarmouth, Cape Cod
- Sunday, March 9 in Lawrence and Worcester
- Sunday, March 16 in Abington and Scituate
- Sunday, March 30 in Holyoke
See the Boston Irish Tourism Association for more info.
Gaelic Gourmet Gala Week
The fourth annual Gaelic Gourmet Gala features celebrity chefs from Boston and master chefs from Ireland cooking up a week of Irish classics at local restaurants and hotels like the Omni Parker House, Jurys Boston, Seaport Boston, and Hotel Commonwealth.
Sunday, March 9 thru Monday, March 17
Prices and locations vary.
(617) 696-9880
See irishmassachusetts.com for details.
Boston St. Patrick's Day Concerts and Performances
See a list of live concerts and performances celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Boston.
Boston's Irish Heritage Trail
The Irish Heritage Trail is a three-mile, self-guided walking tour that begins on the Boston waterfront at the Rose Kennedy Garden and ends at Fenway Park. Along the way you’ll visit 20 different sites of Irish cultural, historical, and political significance in Boston's downtown, North End, Beacon Hill and Back Bay neighborhoods. Pick up a free trail map at the visitor information centers on Boston Common and at the Prudential Center, or view the map online at the Irish Heritage Trail website.
Boston St. Patrick's Day Races
Ras na hEireann USA 5K Race Ras na hEireann is a 5K race born in Ireland that celebrates both Irish traditions and the beginning of spring. The U.S. version takes place in Somerville, beginning and ending in Davis Square. Participants of all skill level are welcome but participation is limited to 2,500 runners. The $25 fee includes a T-shirt, finishers medal, and post race party. Among those hosting Irish-themed post-race parties are the Burren, the Sligo, Redbones, the Joshua Tree, P.J. Ryan's, the Powderhouse Pub, Tir na nOg Irish Pub, Union Square, and the Olde Magoun Saloon. See website for more.
Sunday, March 16, 11 am
$25
Davis Square, Somerville
baevents.com/rasnaheireann
68th Annual St. Patrick's Day Road Race & Walk
Join the South Boston Boys & Girls Club for the 68th Annual St. Patrick's Day Road Race & Walk, a 5K-race to benefit the club. The first 500 to register get a free T-shirt. The event begins and ends at the South Boston Boys & Girls Club. The race is limited to 800 people and is held prior to the St. Patrick's Day Parade in South Boston. Proceeds benefit the South Boston Club's Keystone teen leadership program.
Sunday, March 16 beginning at 10 am
$20 pre-race entry fee / $25 day-of entry fee
South Boston Clubhouse, 230 West Sixth St., South Boston
(617) 268-4301 x201
bgcb.org
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