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BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — From parades to bar crawls, Bay Staters have a variety of ways to "go green" for St. Patrick's Day.
The first St. Patrick's Day celebration took place on March 17, 1601, in St. Augustine, Florida. While the holiday honoring the patron saint, St. Patrick, lands on a Tuesday this year, residents have several days of events to choose from.
Thu, March 12 - Irish Women Telling Tales: Liam Maguire's Irish Pub, 273 Main St, Falmouth, MA, 02540 A festive luncheon celebrating both National Women’s Month and St. Patrick’s Day at Irish Women Telling Tales. This lively event honors women and their Irish heritage through music, dance, song, and storytelling—all while enjoying a delicious prix-fixe Irish meal at Liam Maguire’s.
Fri, March 13 - Dropkick Murphy Performance: MGM Music Hall & House of Blues, 2 Lansdowne St, Boston, MA 02215 For The People In the Pit St. Patrick's Day 2026 Tour
Sat, March 14 - St. Patrick's Day Open House: Gibson House Museum, 137 Beacon St, Boston, MA, 02116 A self-guided tour of the Gibson House Museum, and learn about the work and the lives of the young, Irish immigrant women who worked as cooks, laundresses, nannies, and chambermaids.
Sat, March 14 - Boston Fenway St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl Check-in is available at multiple Fenway locations. Present your ticket to receive your wristband and digital bar crawl map.
- Cheeky Monkey Brewing Company — 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Lucky Strike Fenway — 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Sweet Cheeks Q — 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sat, March 14 - St Patrick's Day Variety Show: The Burren, 247 Elm St., Davis Square Somerville, MA 02144 A celebration featuring Irish tunes, ballads, stories, dancing, and special guests
Sat, March 14 - Trey Song at Memoire Boston: 1 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 Mr. Steal Your Girl takes over Mémoire St. Paddy’s weekend
Sun, March 15 - The South Boston St. Patrick’s Day/Evacuation Day Parade: Starts at Andrew Square and ends at A Street and West Broadway. The parade returns to take place on Sunday, March 15th, 2026, at 11:30 am.
Sun, March 15 - The Worcester County St. Patrick’s Parade: From the corner of Park Ave and Mill St. The tradition Marches On at Park Avenue, Worcester
Sun, March 15 - St. Patrick's Day Linner: Sunrise of Newton, 431 Washington St, Newton, MA, 02458 A festive gathering honoring a savory tradition with corned beef and cabbage meal.
Tue, March 17 - Boston Fenway Official St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl: Cheeky Monkey Brewing Company Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Boston Fenway in style by hitting the city’s top bars.