Seasonal & Holidays
Boston's St. Patrick's Day Parade Ends With Several Alcohol-Related Arrests
Boston Police said they did seize some alcohol from people who were underage or drinking in public Sunday.
Updated on: March 17, 2025 / 5:20 AM EDT
Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade ended with no major incidents, compared to a year ago, but there were several alcohol-related arrests Sunday.
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Thousands of people lined the parade route in South Boston as the annual procession started earlier than usual this year, at 11:30 a.m. instead of 1 p.m. to make the parade more family-friendly. Last year, ten people were arrested following several fights.
Boston Police said they did seize some alcohol from people who were underage or drinking in public Sunday. Officers showed off several "borgs" that were taken away in a post on social media. Borg is short for "blackout rage gallon" and is said to be popular with college students.
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