Parade In Boston on Saint Patrick's Day
With more than 15% of its population of Irish descent, you can bet your lucky Shamrock that Boston, Massachusetts has arguably the best St Patrick's Day parade in America. More than 500,000 spectators line the streets to watch colorful floats, music and costumed characters. You don't have to wait until March 17th to commence the celebrating, though. Visitors are treated to a number of cultural events and Irish celebrations all week long!
The best place to stake out your spot for the Boston St Patrick's Day parade is somewhere near the Broadway T Station, where the parade begins. The Sunday parade starts at 1 pm, but you'll need to leave yourself several hours to get down there and grab a good spot. The parade route will move through South Boston's historic district, down West Broadway to East Broadway, to East 4th Street, to 5th Street, around Thomas Park, to Telegraph Street, to Dorchester Street and ending at Andrew Square.
In addition to the main South Boston St Patrick's Day parade at 1 pm on Sunday, March 14th, you can also watch several other St. Patty's Day parades. You can begin watching the processions as early as March 6th in Cape Cod (at 11 am). On the 7th, you can travel to Worcester's Park Avenue (at noon) or Lawrence's City Hall (at 1 pm). On March 14th, the Town of Scituate begins their 1 pm parade at Gate Middle School on First Parish Road. Holyoke's widely heralded parade will take place on March 21st at 11:50 am. Or if you prefer, line up at the Abington Center for their parade on Sunday, March 21st at 1 pm.
If it's food and spirits you're after for your St Patrick's Day parade celebrations, then be sure to visit the Brendan Behan Pub (278 Centre St). According to Ireland native/bartender John Casey, "It's probably about as similar to something back home as you'd get around Boston." Listen to live Irish music four nights a week at The Snug (116 North St). County Galway favorite, The Corrib Pub (369 Market St) is a favorite for native-born Irish folk. The Last Hurrah (60 School St) has been a popular meeting place for over 150 years. For delicious authentic food, the following are a few Saint Patrick's Day party ideas. Sweeney's Retreat (18 Atlantic Ave), The Purple Shamrock (One Union St), Jose McIntyre's (160 Milk St), Coogan's (173 Milk St), The Brownstone (111 Dartmouth St) or The Black Rose (160 State St). For more information, visit www.irishmassachusetts.com/pubs_restaurants.php.
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