Officials are set to provide a safety update ahead of Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day parade this weekend. The parade will kick off at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 16, following last year’s chaos, which saw out-of-control behavior from parade-goers.

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

After an assault near the South Boston St. Patrick's Day parade last year went viral on social media, city and state officials will be cracking down on unruly revelers at the parade this weekend.

The parade will commence from its customary starting point by Broadway MBTA station at 11:30 a.m., according to state Sen. Nick Collins and City Councilor Ed Flynn. They both called for reforms to the parade after a string of assaults,

The parade was plagued last year by public drinking, violence, assaults, overcrowding, and disorderly conduct, officials said.

Newport St. Patrick's Day parade is almost here. Yes, Saturday is the big day when the streets of downtown Newport will be stuffed with parade-goers of all ages celebrating the holiday, and there will be plenty happening both before and after the bands,

The MBTA ad the Commuter Rail are preparing for the city's annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and festivities in South Boston. Nearly 1 million people are expected to attend the parade, which is being held on Sunday,