Friendly Sons of St Patrick

New Bedford officials have announced the plans for this year's half marathon, which kicks off at 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 19.

Residents are advised to plan ahead, as traffic will be restricted from about 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

More than 2,500 runners are expected.

In an appearance with WBSM's Ken Pittman, race director Dan McCarthy of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick said race day is a great day for New Bedford, as it's a chance to show off the city for people who come from all over the country and the world to take part in the race.

On Sunday, thousands of runners will participate in the 41st Annual New Bedford Half Marathon. Here's all the info you need to know.

Despite some wintry weather in the forecast, one of the sure signs of spring is happening this Sunday. The 40th annual New Bedford Half-Marathon takes place beginning at 11 a.m. Sunday morning, even if we get the expected couple inches of snow...

Don Cuddy and Dan McCarthy talk with Phil Paleologos about this Sunday's New Bedford Half Marathon.

Paul Meagher, of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, talks with Dan McCready and Phil Paleologos about the 100th Anniversary of the Easter Rebellion.

Mayor Jon Mitchell joined the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Thursday morning on the steps of City Hall to raise the Irish Flag. The flag-raising marked St. Patrick's Day and honored the contributions of Irish Americans in New Bedford in politics and business, along with other professions...

St. Patricks Day is being observed by Irish across the world and here on the Southcoast.