From free jazz nights to an early St. Patrick’s celebration — where no body of water will be dyed green — here are some free things to do around Boston for the week of March 10-16. Free events A city at the center of Irish-American culture, Boston has no shortage of ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. March 17 is a Friday this year, with the annual South Boston St. Patrick’s Day On St. Patrick’s Day from 6pm until midnight, the Kiss Me, I’m Irish bar crawl offers ten boozy stops throughout the city, with bars offering drink specials. Tickets start at $24.50 and can be 10 things to do in Boston for St Patrick's Day Weekend 2024, including the annual parade, bar crawls, and live Irish music. Friday, March 15 at 1:30 p.m., and Saturday, March 16 at 8 p.m.; 301 Shamrock Showdown 2025: Boston's Official St. Patrick's Day Block Party at Big Night Live, 110 Causeway Street, Boston, United States on Fri, 14 Mar, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 15 Mar, 2025 at 02:00 am 77 Broad St., Boston, 617-338-5656 J.J. Foley’s Cafe J.J. Foley’s in Boston was founded in 1909. Both the Downtown and South End locations of this iconic Boston bar are worth checking out on Eventbrite - PubCrawls.com presents Boston Fenway St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl 2025 - Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Sweet Cheeks Q, Boston, MA. Find event and ticket information. Boston St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl is back and better than ever on Saturday, March 15th 2025! The 10 best things to do in Boston on St. Patrick's Day weekend, March 17-20, 2022. Read more on Boston.com. BosTen is your weekly guide to the best events and coolest happenings in and around Boston. Top 10 Best St Patricks Day Bars in Boston, MA - February 2025 - Yelp - Durty Nelly’s, Cornwall's, The Lansdowne Pub, The Black Rose, The Druid, Tavern of Tales, A.T. O'Keeffe's, The Shannon Tavern, Yard House, Murphy's Law The MBTA is preparing for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and festivities in South Boston on Sunday, March 16, 2025. With nearly a million people expected to attend the parade, the MBTA is implementing several measures to accommodate the increased ridership and to remind the riding public what everyone can do to help maintain a safe and family-friendly environment. This Event Is 95% Sold Out! Less than 500 Tickets Remain! Don's Miss Out on The Biggest St Patrick's Day Event EVER! 1 TICKET, ALL ACCESS, ALL DAY! BUY A TICKET FOR ANY OF THE 40+ CHECK-IN LOCATIONS AND GAIN ACCESS TO ALL PARTICIPATING VENUES. SECURE YOUR TICKETS NOW, PRICES WILL RISE SOON AND COVER WILL BE $20 OR MORE AT ALL PARTICIPATING VENUES! A great place to take a break from the hectic day and enjoy a drink with friends. Emmets Irish Pub And Restaurant. A little bit of Ireland on Beacon Hill. Located near Boston Common and other historic sites in Boston Emmets is one of the most authentic Irish Pubs in Boston for your St. Patrick’s Day. Dine nearby the official Boston St. Patrick’s Day parade on March 16 at nearby eatery, Scobie’s Bar & Café where you can celebrate the holiday with one of Scobie’s Irish specialty cocktails Saint Patrick’s Day 5K Road Race Not all Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations are about corned beef and beer. Break a sweat this year with a 5k race. During the 3.1 mile-long race, participants will also raise money for the South Boston Boys & Girls Club—the club helps young Bostonians find their passions and purpose. 230 W Sixth St., bgcb The Irish were poor, low-class workers and servants, and celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with smaller, informal parades throughout Boston. As poor Catholic immigrants, the Irish were disliked by the ‘native Bostonians’ – the Protestant upper class that held power in the city with many connections to the Revolutionary War. Runners who are hoping to get a few miles in before the rest of their Boston St Patrick’s Day festivities should run in the South Boston St Patrick’s Day Road Race. This fun 5K is also an important fundraising event for local programs. The race ends just before the amazing St Patrick’s Day Parade, so be sure to stop by and keep the fun going. Boston Blackthorne at the Locker Room. Monday, March 17. Celebrate St. Patrick’s day with one of New England’s premiere Celtic and Americana rock bands, whose core members have been performing together for over 25 years. SPIN Boston is hosting its annual St. Patrick’s Day ping pong event complete with Irish bites and a chance to earn some “gold-worthy” surprises! Find it at SPIN Boston at 30 Melcher St, Boston, MA 02210. 12. Enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day special at a local restaurant Boston’s bar crawls on St. Patrick’s Day are an embodiment of camaraderie and spirited fun, embracing both the old world charm and the contemporary pulse of the city’s nightlife. Beantown’s pubs, many steeped in decades of history, open their doors wide, inviting crawl participants to savor a taste of the rich variety of brews, from It feels like everyone in Boston is heading to the many Irish pubs on St. Patrick’s Day. For a more hassle-free night out, go to Society on High in the Financial District. It offers a wide selection of cocktails, an intimate environment with good DJ music, no cover charge, and no line provided you arrive reasonably early.
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