It wasn’t simply partygoers who have been apparently appearing out on the Southie parade.
A gaggle of out-of-state firefighters have been reportedly booted from the parade route.
“We were made aware that some out-of-state firefighters were not adhering to our Code of Conduct,” the Council stated in a press release.
“As we could not identify the specific department these individuals represented, we asked the entire group to depart the parade route,” the Council added. “They complied without incident.”
Sources informed the Herald that the firefighters weren’t licensed to be within the parade, and that they have been catching alcoholic drinks from the gang.
Based on the Council, all teams within the parade should “provide family-oriented entertainment.”
“Any and all persons, groups, bands, or units approved to march will be inspected by parade officials prior to and during the parade to ensure the Code of Conduct is adhered to,” reads the Council’s web site. “Parade officials are authorized to exclude or reject any such groups or persons found to be in conflict with this Code of Conduct, regardless of previous agreements, arrangements, payments, or contracts.”
The Herald reached out to the Boston firefighters’ union in regards to the incident with out-of-state firefighters.
“Boston Local 718 Firefighters did an exceptional job at ensuring the safety of all involved with the South Boston Parade, to include battling an 8-alarm fire throughout the day,” the union spokesperson stated. “As no member of Local 718 was involved in any other alleged incident, we have no further comment at this time.”
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