Thousands of spectators were expected to line the streets of South Boston on Sunday for the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, one of the largest celebrations of Irish heritage in the country.
Leah WillinghamFILE - A group of firemen from around the United States pose for a selfie with spectators while marching in the St. Patrick's Day parade, March 17, 2024, in Boston's South Boston neighborhood.
– Thousands of people were expected to line the streets of South Boston on Sunday for the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, one of the nation’sThe parade traditionally draws crowds from across Massachusetts and beyond, with marching bands, floats, veterans’ groups and local organizations making their way along the route through South Boston.City officials said preparations had been underway for weeks, with police, transit officials and emergency crews coordinating safety and transportation plans as large crowds gather in the neighborhood. The event is a major annual tradition in Boston, a city with deep Irish roots, and often coincides with celebrations of Evacuation Day, which commemorates the departure of British troops from Boston in 1776. Officials encouraged people attending the parade to plan ahead for road closures and crowded public transit as the neighborhood fills with spectators throughout the day.This year’s event was expected to begin late Sunday morning and continue into the afternoon. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Unlock featured deals at local favorites with Houston Life Deals!▶Happy Saturday!! 💛 The rodeo fun continues this weekend!▶TX Sen. Paul Bettencourt calls for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to resign after rodeo meltdownSave money on tickets to the Alley Theatre in downtown Houston this month!2:13Meet the popular hatmaker with a one year wait listWatch for a broken line of storms in Houston this week!Houston buckle up! Temperatures will take a dramatic drop Sunday nightFull interview with J Balvin at RodeoHouston 🎤🔥Law enforcement escorts Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to SUV after reviewing rodeo security videoLaw enforcement escorts Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to SUV after reviewing rodeo security videoHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo speaks after returning to NRG Stadium amid rodeo feudHarris County Pct. 1 increases patrols near houses of worship after Michigan temple attackSouthwest pilot deboards plane at Hobby Airport after Taser found, triggering TSA rescreeningHere's the audio released by Lina Hidalgo during her interaction with security at RodeoHoustonWhy your old tires could help fix Houston's pothole problemYour beautiful weekend rodeo forecast▶Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo alleges being shoved by RodeoHouston security over seat disputeWhat is the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?What's behind Wednesday's cold front?Cypress residents frustrated by stalled trains, malfunctioning railroad crossing near Fry RoadRain off the Eastex Freeway
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