Crime & Safety
Boston Police Go Over Rules For St. Patrick's Day Parade, Hope To Curtail "Unlawful Behavior"
In 2024, 10 people were arrested along the parade route for charges including disorderly conduct and assault and battery.
March 13, 2025
Boston Police said they're making changes to this year's St. Patrick's Day parade in hopes of preventing some of the problems South Boston saw last year.
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This year, the parade will start at 11:30 a.m. instead of 1 p.m. to make the parade more family-friendly. Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox said they're expecting large crowds, as always.
"Our goal is to enhance public safety and cut down on public drinking and curtail the unlawful behavior that we've experienced, particularly with last year for this event," said Cox.
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