Boston's St. Patrick's Day parade ended with no major incidents, compared to a year ago, but there were several alcohol-related arrests Sunday.Thousands of people lined the parade route in South Boston as the annual procession started earlier than usual this year,

Paul Healey, of Holbrook, walks with friends toward the action of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, in South Boston. – Pat Greenhouse/ The Boston Globe Participants dressed as Min

This is Boston’s finest,” Southie resident Casey Collins shouted over the roar of Bostonians singing along to “Sweet Caroline” as a musical float rolled by on 5th