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South Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade Canceled, But Restaurants, Bars Can Be Open
With St. Patrick’s Day on the horizon, the City of Boston held an informational hearing with South Boston bars and restaurants. Even though the St. Patrick’s Day parade has been officially canceled for a second year in a row to to COVID-19 – the city was being proactive due to large crowds expected the weekend before (and on) March 17, which...
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Boston Meets With Bars Ahead of St. Patrick's Day
Even though we’re seeing an overall downward trend in COVID-19 cases, the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been canceled.
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Dropkick Murphy's to Stream Free St. Patty's Day Concert
For the second year in a row, the Dropkick Murphy’s will be streaming a free St. Patrick’s Day concert.
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2021 South Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade Canceled Due to Pandemic
The iconic South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been canceled for a second straight year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, organizers said Tuesday. The South Boston Allied Veterans Council said in a tweet the event had been canceled for 2021 due to ongoing restrictions on public gatherings put in place by Gov. Charlie Baker. It marks the second…
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Streaming Up From Boston: Dropkick Murphys to Livestream Annual St. Patrick's Day Show
The show must go on, even during a pandemic. That’s what members of the Dropkick Murphys have determined. The Irish-punk band from Quincy has played a Boston-area show on St. Patrick’s Day every year for the last 24 years.
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DIY St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Amid Coronavirus
The coronavirus global crisis has caused numerous St. Patrick’s Day parades and celebrations to be canceled in the United States, including parades in Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia and New York City, and a growing number of states and cities have closed restaurants and bars, but that hasn’t stopped revelers with enjoying the Irish holiday. Although the practice of social distancing...
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Rainy Friday Ahead of Breezy Saturday
Today (Friday): Windswept showers until evening, then clearing. Highs near 60.
Overnight Friday Night: Mostly clear, breezy. Lows in the 30s.
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Brush Fire Danger Elevated Ahead of Friday Showers
Friday: Windswept showers until evening, then clearing. Highs near 60.
Overnight Friday: Mostly clear, breezy. Lows in the 30s.
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Weather Forecast: Highs in the 50s
Thursday night: Showers develop. Lows around 40. Friday: Early showers, a period of rain, late clearing. Highs in the 50s, 40s north.
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Dropkick Murphys Postpone Annual St. Patrick's Day Boston Shows
Another annual Boston St. Patrick’s Day tradition has been called off due to coronavirus concerns. Just days after the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade was canceled, the Dropkick Murphys announced Thursday they are postponing their remaining five St. Patrick’s Day Boston shows. The shows, held annually around St. Patrick’s Day weekend, were scheduled for March 14-17 and will...
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Forecast: Dry Weekend Ahead
Thursday: Variable clouds, seasonable air. Highs in the 40s to near 50.
Overnight Thursday: Showers develop. Lows around 40.
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‘That Day Is Huge for Us': South Boston Businesses React to Nixing of St. Patrick's Day Parade
Many in South Boston are planning to make the best of St. Patrick’s Day weekend, despite the coronavirus threat that forced the city to call off the iconic parade. The decision was announced Monday night, less than a week before Sunday’s parade was supposed to happen in South Boston. Bridget Nee-Walsh, owner of the Irish pride shop called “Southie’s...
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South Boston Reacts to Cancellation of Parade
Coronavirus concerns have prompted the cancellation of the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston.
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Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade Canceled Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
The Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been canceled, city officials said Monday. Mayor Marty Walsh’s office said in a statement that the annual parade through the streets of South Boston would be called off “out of an abundance of caution” amid coronavirus concerns. “While the risk in Boston remains low, this situation is changing very quickly and we...
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The St. Patrick's Day Parade Has Been Cancelled
Due to the novel coronavirus, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced the cancellation of the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade.
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Ireland Cancels St. Patrick's Day Festivities Over Coronavirus Concerns
St. Patrick’s Day festivities in the Republic of Ireland have been canceled amid concerns about the spread of coronavirus, including the St. Patrick’s Day festival parade in Dublin on March 17, NBC News reports.
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Boston Cancels St. Patrick's Day Parade
The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston will not go on because of the coronavirus outbreak.
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St. Patrick's Day Parade Canceled
As the world continues to take preventative measures against the spread of coronavirus, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced the cancellation of the city’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
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Iconic Doyle's Cafe Remains for Sale, Owners Confirm, Asking JP to Accept Their Decision
Legendary Jamaica Plain bar Doyle’s Cafe is indeed for sale, its owners confirmed Wednesday, but they haven’t yet decided who will take over or what will happen to the property. A part of Boston lore for over 100 years, Doyle’s is known for hosting politicians and celebrities for cold beers and hearty food.
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With Doyle's Closing, Boston Politicians Are Losing ‘Part of Our Soul'
With this week’s announcement that the bar will soon close, many are mourning the loss of what is considered a treasured landmark in Boston. “We lose part of our soul. The memories that we all have there, too many to count. It’s an amazing place and it’s just devastating. It’s heartbreaking,” Boston City Councilor Matt O’Malley...