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Starts: Broadway MBTA Stop, South Boston 617-268-7955 Route Information here. The parade begins on West Broadway (easterly) and ends at Dorchester Avenue.
Greater Boston’s acclaimed traditional Irish organization, Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann, is now accepting students for its 10-week spring semester at its CCÉ Boston Music School, which runs from January 26 through April 1, 2026. Deadline for enrollment is Monday, January 19, 2026. See enrollment form. Every level of musician – including beginners, intermediate and advanced players,…
Join the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston for a performance with George W. Russell Jr. and Friends in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Listeners of all ages learn how music inspired and motivated Americans during the civil rights movement and enjoy some of Dr. King’s favorite songs. Between musical performances, enjoy maker…
The Rose Kennedy Greenway becomes the ultimate winter hot spot with a towering Ferris Wheel offering sweeping skyline views. It is part of Meet Boston’s Frostival, a dynamic line-up of winter events from November through February. Other activities include experiential activations on Copley Square and Femme Fête, an exciting wine festival featuring women-owned wineries.
The South Boston Citizens’ Association has named State Senator Nick Collins of South Boston as General Chairman of this year’s 250th Evacuation Day Commemorations taking place in March, 2026. The announcement was made on January 6 by Association President Thomas E. McGrath, who stated, “The executive board and I look forward to working with Senator…
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Kelturas Vacations, formerly Crystal Travel & Tours, is a family-owned tour operator and travel agency located in Boston, MA. Specializing in custom tours of Ireland, Kelturas is always expanding and enhancing a wide range of offers, as well as adding new and exciting tours of Britain, Finland, Iceland, Italy, and Switzerland. Crystal Travel was founded…
(December 5, 2026) – FIFA World Cup 2026™ revealed today the schedule of which national teams are playing in which stadiums this June and July, when 48 national soccer teams take the field in 16 North American cities. Images courtesy of FIFA Boston Boston is hosting a total of seven soccer matches, including five group stage…
JANUARY: 5, 12, 19, 26 Every Monday throughout the year (except Holidays), the ICC presents set dancing with Cait Bracken at 6:30 pm. Set dancing is a form of social dancing which has been popular in Ireland for over 150 years. Sets are danced by four couples in a square. Open to beginners and dancers…
‘Tis the season! The Irish American Partnership invite you to join its Young Partners on December 15th for an evening of networking and celebration. This is the perfect time to gather with Partnership friends and supporters and reflect on another year of giving back to students, schools, and communities across Ireland. Bring a friend or…
Back by popular demand, Donegal-based, vocal power-house quartet, Onóir make their second LIVE appearance at the Irish Cultural Centre! Contemporary Irish folk group Onóir formed in 2020, when Donegal musicians Tom McHugh, Declan Gaughan, Deane Connaghan, and Diarmaid McGee, joined forces to create a contemporary version of the famous Irish folk ballad; “The Auld Triangle”,…
Join the original voice of Riverdance on Broadway & the host of Ireland with Michael for an evening of chats about his TV show, travel to Ireland, a few Christmas songs, and best of all, Irish coffee! Michael Londra is an Emmy®-nominated, internationally acclaimed Irish singer, theatre producer, and TV host of the hit Travel and Music series…
We love Christmas and all its trimmings, from twinkling lights and tree ornaments, sweet aromas of cakes and spices from the kitchen to the swells of conversation and laughter as family and friends gather. Whether you are a lifelong resident or an intrepid traveler passing through, you’ll agree that Christmas in New England and in…
Winter in Boston just got cooler, thanks to Meet Boston’s inaugural Frostival – a dynamic lineup of winter events and activities from November through February 2026. Frostival is designed to transform and reimagine winter in Boston, taking the iconic seasonal experiences that the city is known for – holiday lights, ice skating, tree lightings, games…
Since 2023, General Manager Phil Eng of the Massachusett Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)has been overseeing a major upgrade to greater Boston’s subway system and commuter rail and getting accolades from public officials and riders themselves. Recently, Phil was also named Interim Massachusetts Transportation Secretary, reminding us of Ben Franklin’s timeless adage, ‘If you want something…
From a bird’s-eye view, flying in or out of Boston Logan International Airport is a thrilling experience. Travelers are captivated by Boston’s stately skyline and distinctive neighborhoods stretching across the New England horizon. This maritime city is encircled by 34 harbor islands, offering glimpses of sailboats, ferries, and barges on the water, the historic Boston…
Generations of Irish people have been nurtured, influenced, and elevated by the Irish American Partnership, a Boston-based fundraising group that has carefully invested in education, community development, and peace initiatives across the island of Ireland. To date, the Partnership has raised $63+ Million in support of programs in Ireland since 1986, and their work has…
If you want to measure the current vitality and breadth of Irish culture in New England, visit the Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston in Canton, Massachusetts any time of year. First opened in 1989, the Irish Cultural Centre is a multi-purpose gathering place for year-round music and dance, learning, seasonal events, sports and socializing….
Sixteen Shows at the BCA – December 2-7 and December 9-14 The Off-Broadway Irish dance revue, A Celtic Christmas, comes to Boston this holiday season, with 16 shows scheduled at the BCA in the South End. The show features some of the world’s finest Irish dancers and musicians, and bring the sounds of Christmas to…
Since it opened in 1979, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum at Columbia Point in Dorchester has welcomed millions of visitors from around the world. They come here to be inspired by and to learn more about one of America’s most beloved presidents, Boston native John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th president of the…
Managing Director & General Manager Stephen Johnston has been a mainstay of Boston’s hotel industry for more than two decades, including 12 years overseeing Boston Harbor Hotel, one of Boston’s most prestigious and renowned properties. Pyramid Global Hospitality, which owns BHH, has created a new position for Stephen in Phoenix, AZ, where he’ll become Task…
General Manager John Murtha is a lifelong veteran of the hospitality industry, including the past 18 years at Boston’s historic Omni Parker House, the longest continuously operating hotel in North America dating back to 1855. He is taking on a new assignment, as Task Force General Manager for Omni Hotels & Resorts. We caught up…
Declan Crowley Congratulations to Declan Crowley on his recent appointment as cultural programming director at the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton. Declan oversees a wide array of cultural and educational activities at the Centre, from live performances and seasonal celebrations to dance workshops and educational classes throughout the year. Originally from Burnt Hills, NY, Declan…
Boston’s Irish Heritage Trail was created in 1994 to chronicle the illustrious history of the city’s Irish community. In 2025, we began adding new landmarks to the trail in downtown Boston and the neighborhoods, while also expanding the trail across Massachusetts. We are excited to add these two special landmarks to the Irish Heritage Trail…
With America 250 being celebrated across the nation and other countries in 2026, New England is creating a Revolutionary Irish 250 Trail to chronicle Irish and Scots-Irish heroics in the American Revolution. This story is being told through the lens of public art –including historic cemeteries, statues, monuments and battlegrounds – and through iconic institutions…
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