What time does Boston's St. Patrick's Day Parade start? The parade kicks off at 11:30 a.m. The time was moved up from the usual start time of 1 p.m. in an attempt to cut down on t

The annual celebrationt’s start time is being moved up to 11:30 a.m., in a bid to curb excessive rowdiness and overcrowding.

With St. Patrick’s Day celebrations picking up around the United States, here is what you need to know about this year’s Boston St. Patrick’s Day parade.