The St. Patrick's Day parade in South Boston commenced earlier than usual this year, starting at 11:30 a.m. to combat public drunkenness and violence witnessed in the previous year's event. Despite efforts to improve safety, police reported 13 individuals facing charges after the parade, with nine arrests made. Charges included public drinking and assaulting an officer. Police reinforced the importance of responsible celebration, reminding attendees to respect local neighborhoods. Authorities appreciated the majority of the crowd who celebrated safely, although they confiscated significant amounts of illegal alcohol again this year, including the popular 'borgs.'
This year's St. Patrick's Day parade started earlier to curb last year's public drinking and violence, resulting in 13 charges but fewer arrests.
The earlier start time aimed to manage the crowd better, following last year's record attendance of about 1 million and subsequent arrests.
Police reported that nine were arrested, with charges ranging from public drinking to assaulting police officers, highlighting ongoing concerns about parade-related behavior.
Officials thanked most attendees for celebrating responsibly but emphasized the need for continued respect towards the neighborhoods during festivities.
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