Boston officials are starting the South Boston St. Patrick's Day parade earlier to reduce unruly behavior. Last year's chaos led to calls for reforms to prevent bad behavior from revelers.
Irish leaders boycott St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the U.S. to protest President Trump's call for the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. Trump's comments sparked international backlash. The U.S. has been a key negotiator in peace agreements between Israel and Hamas as well as the Good Friday Agreement between the U.K. and Ireland.
An article discussing the intersection of Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day, with mentions of Holly J. Morris, Monty the dog, and Kendrick Lamar.