SOUTH BOSTON — Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back for 2022 after two years of cancellations due to COVID-19.
The parade is a celebration of Irish heritage in recognition of the St. Patrick’s Day holiday and recognizes Evacuation Day and the service of the men and women of the United States Armed Services.
The parade steps off at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 20th in South Boston. The parade will follow a shorter route this year. It will start at Broadway MBTA Station and will continue down the entirety of Broadway, concluding at Farragut Road.
Getting to South Boston: Take the T. The parade begins at Broadway Station and ends at Andrew Station, both of which are on the Red Line, however, the T advises attendees that trains may bypass Broadway and/or Andrew Station if crowds there grow too large, according to parade organizers, so get moving early. Buses will also cease stopping at Broadway or Andrew Stations at 9:45 a.m., in anticipation of the crowds. Routes 9, 10, 11, 16, and 47 will be detoured around the parade area. A free shuttle will run between the Summer Street side of South Station and East 1st Street in South Boston between 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Driving to South Boston is not recommended. Parking will be limited and there will be street closures. (Eee below for the list of parking restrictions)
The organizers: The parade is presented by the South Boston Allied War Veterans Council, an unincorporated association of individuals elected from various South Boston veterans groups.
Best places to watch: Organizers say it depends on what type of experience you are looking for. “If you are looking to take in the parade from one of the many restaurants along the route, or are looking to take in the parade with the masses, Broadway, especially between Broadway Station and L Street, is a great place to be. If you are looking to avoid the crowds, great options include taking in the parade from Medal of Honor Park or Thomas Park, as well as a street on the route other than Broadway.”
“Tow Zone No Stopping Boston Police Special Event Sunday” parking restrictions will be in effect as follows:
- Dorchester Avenue, both sides, from Gillette Park to Old Colony Avenue
- Foundry Street, both sides, from Greenbaum Street to Dorchester Avenue
- West Second Street, both sides, from Dorchester Avenue
- A Street, both sides, from Binford Street to West Second Street
- Binford Street, both sides, from A Street heading northwesterly to end at 45 Binford
- West Fourth Street, both sides, from A Street to Dorchester Avenue
- West Broadway, both sides, from Dorchester Avenue to Dorchester Street
- East Broadway, both sides, from Dorchester Street to P Street
- Farragut Road, both sides, from East Fourth Street to East First Street
- Summer Street, Financial District, Atlantic Avenue to the MBTA bus stop near 245 Summer Street
- Summer Street, South Boston, East First Street to the end of 776 Summer Street
- E Street, from West Broadway to Athens Street
- L Street, from East Third Street to East Broadway
Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade was canceled in 2021 and 2020 due to the pandemic.
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