Weymouth, MA

Don't Miss The Weymouth Irish Heritage Day Parade & Festival: Live Music, Local Vendors & More!

Dianna Carney

Get ready for a day full of Irish pride and celebration! On Sunday, September 24, 2023, the annual Weymouth Irish Heritage Day Parade and Festival is returning to South Weymouth for a day of family-friendly festivities.

According to the event flyer, starting at 11am the parade will kick off, heading down Union Street from the Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School (400 Union St.) to the end at Camelot Way in Columbian Square. Following the parade, the festivities will continue at Stella Tirrell Park with a festival featuring Irish step dancers, vendors, and live music. Whether you have Irish heritage or not, this event is sure to be a fun-filled day for the whole family.

2023 Weymouth Irish Heritage Day Parade and Festival Event Details

  • WHERE: South Weymouth, Massachusetts
  • WHEN: Sunday, September 24, 2023
  • TIME: Parade kicks off at 11 am / Festival starts after the parade
  • MORE INFO: For the most up-to-date information be sure to check out the event's Facebook page www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063628090202

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