St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Your Guide To Fun In Massachusetts

Bay Staters who plan to join in the global celebration of Irish culture can choose from big and small events, including a parade in Boston.

The March 17 holiday falls on a Tuesday this year, and many big events will be held the weekend of March 14-15. Originally a modest, religious feast day honoring the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day today is a vibrant, boisterous holiday observed by millions of people regardless of their heritage.

Boston's parade is March 15.

We’ve rounded up 10 more events to help you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. But first, are you planning an event this spring? Feature it, so nearby readers see it all across Patch — including in roundups like this!

Here’s your guide to St. Patrick’s Day fun in Massachusetts:

• South Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade, March 15
• St. Patrick’s 10k Road Race, Holyoke, March 21
• Holyoke St. Patrick's Day Parade, March 22
• Portland St. Patrick's Day Parade, March 15
• Worcester County St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 15
• Methuen St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 21
• Celtic Crossroads ~ Celebrating Music from Ireland, Scotland & Cape Breton, Harwich, March 14
• Irish Women Telling Tales, Falmouth, March 12
• Gibson House Museum St. Patrick's Day Open House, Boston, March 14
• St. Patrick's Day Linner, Newton, March 15