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local-news1 year ago

"City Councilor Calls for Changes to St. Patrick's Day Parade Behavior"

Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn is considering moving the St. Patrick's Day Parade out of South Boston after ten people were arrested for disorderly conduct during the event, which drew record-breaking crowds. Flynn expressed concern about the neighborhood's ability to sustain an "anything goes" attitude with a million visitors and emphasized the need to meet basic standards of decency, stating that the people of South Boston deserve to be treated with respect. It is unclear whether Flynn will formally propose relocating the parade.

local-news1 year ago

"Reevaluating St. Patrick's Day Parade Amid Public Behavior Concerns"

South Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn suggests moving the St. Patrick's Day Parade out of South Boston due to concerns about public drinking, violence, and disrespect for the neighborhood. This comes after 10 arrests and reports of disorderly conduct during this year's parade. Flynn calls for major changes and a zero tolerance policy for such behavior, stating that the neighborhood cannot sustain an "anything goes" attitude. The parade has been a tradition in South Boston since 1901, but Flynn believes it may be time for a change.