Police arrested more people at this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade than they did last year while issuing fewer citations.
Boston police, as of 5:10 p.m. Sunday, report 10 people were arrested and another 278 citations were issued during this year’s parade. As suspected, most of the arrests and citations were related to public drinking.
Police arrested five people – only three for drinking in public – and issued a total 293 citations at the 2014 parade.
Despite what appears to have been a rowdier crowd at this year’s parade, the BPD’s Twitter feed suggests the event was still as family-friendly as it could have been.
#BPDPhotoOfTheDay: When somebody says: “Kiss me, I’m Irish!!!” Our officers aim to please!!! pic.twitter.com/KHq3vYiXmG
— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) March 15, 2015
Great time had by all at today’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston!!! pic.twitter.com/Mpp9qL6j1x
— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) March 15, 2015
To all of the Gold Star Mothers at today's parade – we say: “Thank you for your service & immeasurable sacrifice.” pic.twitter.com/5K5fEykIdl
— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) March 15, 2015
Thanks to all who turned out & celebrated responsibly at today’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston!!! pic.twitter.com/OrDhGpifQ2
— Boston Police Dept. (@bostonpolice) March 15, 2015
In 2013, more than 330 people were issued citations and 26 were arrested for disorderly conduct at the parade.
