The Boston Irish Famine Memorial is located at the corner of Washington Street and School Street in Boston, Massachusetts just a few blocks from where the Irish first crowded into tenements along the waterfront. It is also along the Freedom Trail. There are two life sized sculptures in the park created by Robert Shure. One sculpture depicts a family leaving Ireland's shores, impoverished and desperate, and the other depicts a family arriving in Boston, filled with hope and determination.

The Irish Heritage Trail is three mile walking tour (map) that takes you through Boston's downtown, North End, Beacon Hill and Back Bay. You'll learn about famous politicians, artists, matriarchs and war heroes, part of a rich tradition of rebellion, leadership and triumph that personifies the Boston Irish. All of the memorials are in public spaces and accessible to visitors.

The Boston 102nd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade is on West Broadway in South Boston from 1 pm to 3 pm on March 17, 2002.

The Irish Film Festival at Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson St., Lawrence. Admission is free. The festival begins at 10 am and continues until 3 pm on March 16th & 17th. For more information call (978) 794-1655.

The St. Patrick's Day at Boston City Hall on Congress Street, from noon to 4 pm in Boston. Join Mayor Thomas Menino for an afternoon of Irish music and dancing, complimentary food and beverage, along with the sixth annual "Best Irish Coffee" competition among local Irish pubs and restaurants. For more information call (617) 635-4000.

For more St. Patrick's Day events check the New England Events Calendar.