Boston Headlines: State House Rally, Hockey East Finals, Parade Arrests

Boston is closing out the week with a mix of civic action, championship hockey, and post-parade fallout.

Immigrants’ Day Draws Crowd to Beacon Hill

Advocates, community leaders and residents gathered at the Massachusetts State House on March 18 for the 30th annual Immigrants’ Day. The event brought constituents face to face with lawmakers for speeches, policy discussions and legislative meetings focused on immigrant rights and protections.

Organizers said the annual gathering is meant to amplify personal stories and shape state policy. Security was tight inside the building, with attendees passing through screening before entering Gardner Auditorium.

Hockey East Tournament Wraps at TD Garden

The 2026 Hockey East men’s tournament is wrapping up this weekend at TD Garden, capping days of college hockey action in the city. Boston University, Boston College and other regional rivals have drawn strong crowds as the tournament runs through March 21.

Attendance has been steady, giving downtown businesses a late-winter boost as fans pack restaurants and bars before and after games.

17 Arrested at South Boston St. Patrick’s Parade

Boston police reported 17 arrests connected to last weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day and Evacuation Day parade in South Boston. Charges included disorderly conduct, public drinking and assault-related offenses.

This year’s parade marked the 250th anniversary of Evacuation Day and featured a revised route and earlier start time aimed at improving crowd control. Officials had emphasized public safety following incidents in recent years.

Storm Impacts Linger

The effects of this week’s storm system were still being felt across parts of Massachusetts. At its peak, tens of thousands of homes and businesses statewide lost power, and dozens of flights were canceled at Logan Airport on March 17. Service has largely been restored, though cleanup continues in some neighborhoods.

Sources

https://miracoalition.org/immigrants-day-at-the-state-house-march-18-2026/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Hockey_East_men%27s_tournament
https://www.reddit.com/r/boston/comments/1ruuwt6/boston_police_arrest_17_at_2026_st_patricks_day/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/March_13%E2%80%9317%2C_2026_North_American_storm_complex