Get ready, Southie! The South Boston Street Festival is Saturday, September 19th from 11am–4pm (rain date: September 26th)! East Broadway between I and L Streets will transform into a giant neighborhood block party complete with shopping, entertainment, food and more.  Caught in Southie will be there with plenty of CIS merch, including key chains, stickers, temporary tattoos, plus limited-edition South Boston baseball caps and Caught in Southie shopping totes with patches! 

Here’s What You Can Expect

Shopping + Art

Over 100 local shops, artists, and community groups will line Broadway with can’t-miss deals, unique finds, and creative works. It’s the perfect excuse to shop small and show some love to the neighborhood’s businesses. Pam from Habit will be celebrating her 20th Street Festival, so stop by and say hello. Plus, Style Exchange will host a pop-up thrift in the South Boston Library municipal lot!

Food + Drink

Live Music + Entertainment All Day Long

Two stage will feature nonstop entertainment. From local favorites like Thomas Park and Shanel Sugar, to up-and-comers from Michael Caputo’s MusicBall Entertainment. Also catch performances from Woods School of Irish Dance, Miss Linda’s School of Dance, and country line dancing from 603 Line Dancing . Don’t miss self-defense demos from Ultimate Self-Defense too!

Family Fun

Kids will have a blast with touch-a-truck, face painting, balloon twisters, caricatures, pirates, princesse, the Bubble Fairy, and even K-Pop Demon Hunters! Expect lots of smiles and plenty of photo ops.

Community Connections ❤️

Celebrate the community. Local nonprofits, neighborhood groups, and community organizations will be out in full force, sharing resources, raising awareness, and connecting with residents. From longtime neighborhood advocates to grassroots initiatives making a difference every day, the festival is a perfect chance to learn more, get involved, and show your support for the organizations that help South Boston thrive.

✨ Bonus: This year, the Thomas J. Butler South Boston Small Business Leadership Award will be presented to Nikki McCart and Lisa Walsh of MW Hair Studio at 11:30 am on the Karen Stanley Stage.

Also – Parking and Traffic Alert:

The annual South Boston Street Festival will take place on Saturday, September 19 on East Broadway, between I Street and L Street. Temporary parking restrictions will be in place on the following streets on Saturday:

• East Broadway – Both sides, from I Street to L Street
• Municipal Parking Lot (off East Broadway, by the Boston Public Library) – All spaces within the parking lot
• L Street – West side (odd side), from L Street heading southerly for the first two streetlights
• K Street – Both sides, from East Third Street to Emerson Street

More information is available here!

Full List of Vendors Popping Up on Saturday: