Shamrock Shenanigans: The Best Ways To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day In Boston

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! A day of fun, celebration, Irish pride, and all things green. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated every March 17th on the anniversary of the death of St. Patrick.

There are so many fun things to do in Boston and beyond. From special food and drink menus, to parades, to concerts, and more. It’s sure to be a great weekend full of all things great and green!

Here are some ideas of things to do if you’re still looking for something lucky!

 

• The Southie St. Patrick's Day Parade - Duh!

  The full route is back for the first time in years! Here’s everything you need to know about the parade.

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• Take a walk on the Irish Heritage Trail

  The Irish Heritage Trail, organized by the Boston Irish Tourism Association is a self-guided tour that takes you along close to 300 years of the Irish experience in Boston and its neighborhoods. Get all the info HERE.

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• Dropkick Murphys at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway Park

  If you can’t make it, it will also be streaming from MGM Music Hall at Fenway starting at 8:45pm. Streaming info HERE. 

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• Cheer on the runners in the South Boston St. Patrick's Day Road Race

  A South Boston tradition since 1940, the road race kicks off on Sunday at 11am from the Edgerley Family South Boston Boys and Girls Club at 230 6th Street. The race is a 100% charity race, run by volunteers, and with all proceeds going to support South Boston youth programs. Get more info or donate HERE. 

  

  St Patrick’s Day Road Race, South Boston, Massachusetts.

• Dig into a classic corned beef reuben

  The Landsdowne Pub has a special menu for St. Patrick’s Day, including: corned beef and cabbage, Guinness beef stew, Irish empanadas, and more. Check out the full menu.

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• Get Lucky Pub Crawl

  Two words. Pub. Crawl. Nothing says Shamrock Shenanigans like a pub crawl!

  Get Lucky Pub Crawl: The Official Boston Saint Patrick's Day Pub Crawl

  Boston's original Get Lucky Pub Crawl is back and proudly presented by Proper No. Twelve Irish Whisky! Join more than 20,000+ crawlers at Boston's most historic bars, clubs and pubs. Whether you want dance at The Grand, watch march madness at The Harp, or kick it at Ned Devine's, this crawl has something for everybody!

• Olde Magoun's has special food and music lineups!

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• A Family St. Patrick's Day Celebration

  Pack up the kids and head to Canton for the Irish Cultural Centre’s Family Day Celebration. It’s happening Saturday March 18th.

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