NEWS&events
The South Boston St. Patrick’s Day/Evacuation Day Parade returns to take place on Sunday March 17th 2024.
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2023
CHIEF MARSHAL
Coleman Nee
Coleman Nee is the CEO of Triangle, Inc., a not for profit focused on improving the lives of persons with disabilities. Prior to coming to Triangle, he served as Massachusetts Secretary of Veterans’ Services from 2010 to 2015. A Boston native and graduate of American University in Washington D.C., Coleman has over 27 years of governmental, not-for-profit and private-sector management experience.
PARADEhistory
Bostonians were the first to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in North America. On March 17, 1737, as a gesture of solidarity among the city’s new Irish immigrants, Boston’s Irish community joined together in festivities of their homeland and to honor the memory of the below Patron Saint of Ireland.
2023
Mayor of Southie
Greg Lally
The “Mayor of Southie” initiative has long been a tradition of the parade and provides a fun and unique way to give members of the South Boston community an opportunity to participate in the parade directly and be recognized for it, while working to help raise the funds necessary to hold the parade. Congratulations to 2023 Mayor of Southie Greg Lally. Learn More
PARADEsponsors
Since 1901, our Parade has only been possible by the generous contributions of friends, family, and community. We are self-supporting, and rely heavily on your help. Please donate what you can, and as always we greatly appreciate your support.