St. Patrick’s Day in the Greater Boston Area

As a resident of Massachusetts, you’re likely preparing for one of the most celebrated holidays in our state. With a population of over 23% Irish residents, St. Patrick’s Day is a day full of celebration, great food and fun! We want to help our Parkside Commons residents find the best way to celebrate so we’ve compiled a list of festive activities!

Dropkick Murphy’s at the House of Blues

The Dropkick Murphy’s are returning home to Boston after a year-long World Tour this St. Patrick’s Day. They will invade the Lansdowne locations for five shows in just four days from Thursday March 13^th to Sunday March 16^th. If you don’t have tickets yet you can still try to get them online or at Stubhub. You can also visit McGreevy’s on Boylston St. before or after the shows, a bar that the Dropkick Murphy’s featured in their song “Tessie” and visit frequently. Either way your weekend can be filled with anything and everything Irish if you find yourself at one of these shows!

2014 St. Patrick’s Day Road Race presented by the South Boston Boys and Girls Club

The South Boston Boys and Girls Club is hosting a 5K road race on Sunday March 16th, 2014. The race will start at the South Boston Boys and Girls Club. The race benefits the South Boston Club’s Keystone Teen Leadership Program which keeps teens off the streets. By running this race you can contribute to you’re the Massachusetts community and not feel guilty about all the fish and chips you will consume the next day! Register Now Here!

South End Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade

If you have never been to the South End St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Boston you are missing out, and if you go every year then convince your neighbor to experience it with you this year! With the MBTA Commuter Rail just a few minutes away you can take a day trip into Boston to enjoy the Irish culture and celebrations. The parade starts at 1 PM and the parade route can be found here. The South End is also filled with cool Irish bars where you can continue the celebration after the parade!