Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade 2016: Don't Be This Guy, Police Warn

BOSTON, MA — If you plan to attend the 2016 Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade Sunday and shout "Erin go Bragh!", try not to overdo it, police warned.

The parade—one of the largest in the country—starts at 1 p.m. Up to 1 million people are expected to attend. Police typically issue hundreds of citations for public drinking and other offenses.

"Please Erin go Sober or end up like this guy who drank himself unconscious," MBTA Transit Police said.

Added Boston Police Commissioner William Evans, "This is a family-friendly event and should be celebrated in a responsible manner. Public drinking, providing alcohol to minors, and open containers of alcohol in public will not be tolerated."

All South Boston package stores will close Sunday at 4 p.m. Bars will close at 7:30 p.m.

"If you are hosting a party along the parade route, you are responsible for your guests," Evans added. "Please refrain from unsafe rooftop viewing."

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