St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Boston Irish Tourism Association (BITA) released its Annual Spring Travel & Culture magazine, highlighting New England’s robust St. Patrick’s Day and spring seasons, plus travel ideas for visiting Ireland this year. The 48-page magazine print edition is available free at visitor centers and cultural venues in greater Boston and New England and is also available online. “New England is overdue…
Three heroes – a world-champion boxer, a nationally renowned police chief, and a local community leader – are being recognized at this year’s Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Irish professional boxer and Olympic gold medalist Katie Taylor (pictured) is receiving the 33rd Ambassador Award, presented to an individual or group that…
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In 2026, you can get a full sampling of Ireland’s welcoming spirit at the annual St. Patrick’s Festival taking place in Dublin on March 14-17. Ireland’s capital city comes alive with continuous cultural events, live music, tasty cuisine, shopping and thrilling street displays by actors, artists and acrobats. Everyone is invited to join the fun…
January 22, 2026 — Boston Irish Tourism Association (BITA) today released its schedule of thirteen 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parades taking place in New England this March to celebrate Irish-American Heritage Month. The 2026 parade season kicks off on Saturday, March 7 with parades on Cape Cod, Hartford and Pawtucket and finishes up on Sunday,…
Methuen is getting something brand new — its own St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This is a true community parade, built from the ground up by the people who live in the region. The 1.8 mile parade starts at Nicholson Stadium and ends at Pelham Street Park and Ride. Join in the fun of the inaugural…
(January 16, 2026) – The Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade Committee honored 2026 Grand Marshal Michael J. Moriarty at its annual award dinner and reception at The Log Cabin in Holyoke. The prestigious Grand Marshal award is given each year to a person of Irish ancestry who has demonstrated exceptional loyalty to the parade, community, career, family…
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