Boston Police said they're making changes to this year's St. Patrick's Day parade in hopes of preventing some of the problems South Boston saw last year.Earlier start timeThis year, the parade will start at 11:30 a.

The parade was plagued last year by public drinking, violence, assaults, overcrowding, and disorderly conduct, officials said.

We are deeply grateful for the men and women who serve and protect our community daily,” parade officials said.