With coronavirus concerns spreading, numerous communities have decided to cancel their St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Parades, which bring thousands of people into tight corridors, have a history of spreading viruses. One of the most famous examples is Philadelphia’s parade in 1918, which caused an immediate spike of Spanish influenza cases in the city that overwhelmed local hospitals.

Here’s what decisions have been made about parades around New England.

Canceled:

South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Worcester St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Scituate St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Postponed:

New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade, no new data set

Mystic's St. Patrick's Day Parade postponed to Oct. 25. 

Still On as of 9 a.m. on 3/12:

Check the website before heading out.

Providence St. Patrick’s Day Parade

When: March 21

Step off: 11 a.m.

Route: The Rhode Island parade starts at Smith Street and Elmhurst Avenue, and ends at the State House.

What to expect: A long-running tradition, thousands show up wearing their green. Restaurants and bars around the city are expected to have specials. Plus, you can expect Italian-Americans to be celebrating St. Joseph’s Day on Federal Hill, if you crave Italian food instead.

Manchester St. Patrick’s Day Parade

When: March 29

Step off: Noon

Route: The New Hampshire parade starts on Elm Street at the intersection with Salmon and continues south along Elm Street.

What to expect: This parade is intentionally the last of the season. Why? It means they don’t have to compete with all the other New England cities for good bands and Irish entertainment. So if you want to close out the St. Patrick’s season with a bang, this is a good pick.