The parade was plagued last year by public drinking, violence, assaults, overcrowding, and disorderly conduct, officials said. The post South Boston St. Patrick’s Day parade will start earlier to help curb drunkenness,

Get out your green clothing, four-leaf clover and claddagh ring! The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston is Sunday.The parade will kick off at Broadway Station at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday and end in Andrew Square.

There's a new start time for the Boston St. Patrick's Day Parade as authorities look to limit "out-of-control behavior."