Boston Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day With One of Nation’s Largest Irish Heritage Events

Women wearing leprechaun hats and beards smile as confetti cannons blast during the annual St. Patrick's Day parade through the South Boston neighborhood, Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Boston. Charles Krupa/AP Photo

BOSTON—A throng of revelers lined the streets of South Boston on Sunday for the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, one of the nation’s largest celebrations of Irish heritage.

The parade drew crowds from across Massachusetts and beyond, with marching bands, floats, veterans’ groups and local organizations making their way through the neighborhood.