5 Things You Should Know This Week – St. Patrick’s Edition 2026
An Irish Blessing: May your troubles be less and your blessings be more and nothing but happiness come through the door.
REMINDER: Liquor Stores will close at 4 pm on Sunday, March 16th. All Bars + Restaurants in South Boston will close doors between 6-6:30pm on Sunday, March 16th.
Where to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Southie
From where to eat corned beef and cabbage to where to hear live Irish music plus St. Patrick’s Day food/drink specials, it’s all right her in our St. Patrick’s Day Guide!
South Boston Citizens Association Events
The South Boston Citizens Association has a full list of fun events this week, from the legendary Ice-O-Rama to a kickball tournament and its annual banquet. Get all the details here.
Shamrock Showdown
Join the Timothy “Doc” Cook Scholarship Foundation on Friday, March 14th, and Saturday, March 15th, at the Murphy Rink for the Shamrock Showdown hockey game, where Boston Fire and friends of Tim Cook will take the ice. This is a free event to support the fight to raise awareness for those who suffer from the invisible wounds of PTSD. Stop by to watch the game and purchase raffles – there will be over 47 raffles, a 50/50 raffle, and lots of merch! Get more info here!
Parking/Traffic Advisory for St. Patrick’s Day Parade Weekend – Plus Snow Removal for Parade Day
Here’s the scoop on the parking/street closing situation on Parade Day in Southie. Get all the details here!
If you live on the parade route, make sure to be on the lookout for these signs below – you don’t want to end up towed!
Tune In – It’s the St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast
The 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast will take place Sunday morning, March 15, at the Ironworkers Union Hall, 195 Old Colony Avenue in South Boston. Beginning at 9:00 a.m., Senator Collins will serve as host, welcoming international, national, state, and local elected officials, faith leaders, and military leaders, including Irish Minister of Defense, Foreign Affairs and Trade Helen McEntee, Archbishop Richard Henning of the Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, leaders of the Irish Defense Forces, the Massachusetts National Guard, the USS Barnum, and the USS Massachusetts. Caught in Southie will be on hand with some color commentary and behind-the-scenes interviews! Learn more here!
Bonus – Southie Swag -Get Parade Day Ready
Stop by Wear Southie this week and get parade weekend ready, including sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, and our widely popular South Boston hockey jerseys! Get the scoop, including hours and location, here!
