March 16, 2025 | 7:10 PM
Paul Healey, of Holbrook, walks with friends toward the action of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, in South Boston. – Pat Greenhouse/ The Boston Globe
U.S. Navy Lt. Commander Alanna Devlin Ball was the 2025 chief marshal of the South Boston St. Patrick’s day parade. – Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn walks in the annual St. Patrick’s day parade. – Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe
Parade viewers wave flags and cheer on marchers during Boston’s annual St. Patrick’s Day & Evacuation Day Parade. – Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images
The Boston Police Gaelic Column of Pipes and Drums marches during the annual St. Patrick’s Day & Evacuation Day Parade in South Boston. – Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images
People cheer during the annual St. Patrick’s day parade in South Boston. – Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe
Confetti is pumped into the air at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day & Evacuation Day Parade in South Boston. – Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty Images
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