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Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day parade among nation’s largest Irish heritage celebrations
Boston police deployed new security measures including drones and strict public drinking enforcement as nearly 1 million people gathered for South Boston's annual St. Patrick's Day parade.
- On Sunday, the South Boston St. Patrick's Day parade was underway with nearly 1 million people along the route, scheduled to step off at 11:30 a.m. and continue into the afternoon.
- Rooted in the city's Irish heritage, the parade is a major annual Boston tradition often coinciding with Evacuation Day observances.
- Organizers note that anyone can join the parade, which includes Irish dancers, Irish dogs, marching bands and floats, with last year's event featuring dozens of marching groups and visiting participants like firemen.
- Security measures included Boston police deploying drones, extra officers, and safety crews, and authorities urged reporting suspicious activity Sunday to keep crowds safe.
- With road closures in place, officials advised parade-goers to take the T as package stores close at 4 p.m. and bars stop admitting new customers by 6:30 p.m.
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