Join us for the area's best homecoming celebration.

Continue the St. Patrick's Day celebrations at the 48th Annual St. Patrick's 10k Road Race, followed by the 72nd Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade.

Shedule of Events

February 1, 2025

6:00PM-10:00PM: Chicopee Committee President's Dinner at Portuguese American Club, 149 Exchange Street, Chicopee, MA, 01013

Join the Chicopee St. Patrick's Parade Committee for a night of celebration and fun! 2025 Awardees will be recognized and honored. For more information, contact Michelle Liswell: [email protected]

February 15, 2025

5:00PM-11:00PM: 69th Annual Grand Colleen Coronation Ball & Awards Night at The Log Cabin, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke, MA, 01040

Join us as we crown the 2025 Holyoke Grand Colleen and honor this year's award recipients:
Thomas F. Rohan Award: Devin Sheehan
George E. O'Connell Award: Jeff Walsh
Daniel J. Gallivan Award: James Meenaghan
Citizenship Award: Fr. Robert Gentile

Dinner Choices:
- Traditional Turkey Dinner
- Day Boat Scrod
- St. Arthur's Sirloin
- Vegetarian Rollatini

February 22, 2025

7:30AM-8:00PM: Taste for Tradition: Colleen Fundraiser at White Hut, 825 Hampden Street, Holyoke, MA, 01040

Join us at White Hut in Holyoke for a delicious way to support the Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade!

On February 22nd, White Hut will donate 20% of all in-person sales to the Colleen Fund, which helps make this cherished tradition possible. Enjoy your White Hut favorites while giving back to the community and celebrating our Irish heritage!

How You Can Help:
Dine in at White Hut on February 22nd
Spread the word—invite your friends and family!
Share this event to show your support

1:00PM-5:00PM: An Irish Awakening at Northampton Country Club, 135 Main Street, Northampton, MA, 01053

Join the Northampton St. Patrick's Parade Association for day of fun & community!

Food, Raffle, 50/50, Trivia
Black Thorne Band to Perform
For more information, visit: https://www.northamptonstpats.org/

Cost: $25

5:00PM-11:00PM: Chicopee Colleen Ball at Portuguese American Club, 149 Exchange Street, Chicopee, MA, 01013

February 23, 2025

2:15PM-3:15PM: 2025 Irish Flag Raising at the JFK Monument

The public is invited to join the Parade Committee as we raise the flag at the JFK Monument on Sunday, February 23, 2025, near the corner of Appleton & Sycamore Streets.

February 28, 2025

5:30PM-6:30PM: 5th Annual Battle of the Bars at Holyoke Knights of Columbus, 250 Westfield Road, Holyoke, MA, 01040

This event will feature one bartender from each of the Bars listed below. They will battle each other to see who can raise the most tips for donations to the Parade. In addition to one final winner, each round will have a cash prize winner!

We are so excited to have these six amazing bartenders and establishments back again for another fun filled year! With Holyoke and South Hadley a part of the Holyoke Regional Committee we are beyond lucky for all of the support of everyone who comes out each here to kick off our green season and support us!

The money raised every year goes towards off setting the costs of all of our bands and entertainment we bring to the Streets of Holyoke each year.

Bartender Schedule:
6:00-7:00pm: Donovan's v. Pic's Pub
7:00-8:00pm: JPs v. Halfway House
8:00-9:00pm: Griffins v. Francie's

March 1, 2025

1:00PM-3:00PM: Dobbin's Tartan Party at Holyoke Merry Go Round, 221 Appleton Street, Holyoke, MA, 01040

Join the St. Patrick's Committee of Holyoke, along with PeoplesBank in bringing the spirit of the Parade/Road Race weekend to the Dobbin at the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round.

- Unlimited MGR Rides
- Face Painting, Hair Braiding and Green Glitter
- Raffle for Tartan Rocking Horse
- Photo Booth
- Food, Beer, Wine

Cost: $5 per person or $10 per family

6:30PM-12:00AM: Marshal Mania at The Log Cabin, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke, MA, 01040

Join us for another year of great live music and entertainment to help raise funds for the Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade Committee!

Back by popular demand… Performances by: Unforgettable Fire: the #1 Premier U2 Tribute Band.

Opening act - Eavesdrop
Americana-Pop/Folk-Soul band from the Pioneer Valley

For Tickets, contact:
Jeff Walsh - [email protected] or 413-530-3944
Johnny Driscoll - [email protected] or 413-530-3328

Time: Doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 8pm

Cost: $20 and can be purchased in advance

March 7, 2025

6:00PM-10:00PM: Chicopee Irish Night at Portuguese American Club, 149 Exchange Street, Chicopee, MA, 01013

March 8, 2025

4:30PM-10:00PM: 2025 Marshal and Brennan Award Reception at Northampton Elks Lodge

Join the Northampton St. Patrick's Association to celebrate the 2025 Marshal & Brennan Award recipients. The event will include a Scholarship Recognition Ceremony for Northampton area High School seniors.

Food, Raffles
Black Thorne Band to Perform
For more information, visit: https://www.northamptonstpats.org/

Cost: $30

6:00PM-9:00PM: St. Jerome Parish Irish Night at 340 Chestnut Street, Holyoke, MA, 01040

For tickets, contact: JENNIE MCGIVERIN 413-250-2093 OR JOHN KELLEY- 413-262-7932

March 9, 2025

2:00PM-5:00PM: Colleen Gathering at Portuguese American Club, 149 Exchange Street, Chicopee, MA, 01013

Join us for an afternoon of celebration at the 2025 Colleen Gathering!

Guests can look forward to a luncheon, live music, Irish dancing, and raffles. Come meet the Colleens from Holyoke, Agawam, Chicopee, Springfield, West Springfield, and Westfield.

For any questions, please contact:
Dave Haslam
Phone: 413-330-2850
Email: [email protected]

Cost: $25 per person
(Ticket sale information will be announced shortly.)

March 15, 2025

5:30PM-9:30PM: South Hadley Irish Night at American Legion 266, 74 Pleasant Street, Granby, MA, 01033

Honoring the 2025 South Hadley Marshal SSG Brian Willette

Tickets are $30 and must be purchased in advance; please contact Jacki Reardon at [email protected] or 413-536-7732

March 22, 2025

1:00PM-2:00PM: 48th Annual Holyoke St. Patrick's Road Race

Kick off Parade Weekend with an epic block party! For race details & registration information, please visit our Road Race Website.

6:00PM-9:30PM: JFK Award Dinner & Reception at The Log Cabin, 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke, MA, 01040

Join us for a reception celebrating the 2025 JFK Award Recipient
Bridget Moynahan

6:00 p.m. – Social Hour
7:00 p.m. – Program Begins

Join us as we honor Bridget Moynahan, the 2025 recipient of the John F. Kennedy National Award. There will be hors d'oeuvres, a plated dinner, an uplifting program, and lively company as we pay tribute to her outstanding contributions to the community and Irish heritage.

Cost: $70 per person

RSVP by March 19, 2025
Complete the form below to confirm your attendance.
For any questions, please contact:
Carolyn Edwards at (413) 464-5058
Kelsey Lecca at [email protected]
RSVP

March 23, 2025

8:00AM-9:00AM: Ambassador's Award Breakfast at Wyckoff Country Club, 233 Easthampton Road, Holyoke, MA, 01040

Kick off Parade Day with us as we celebrate the 2025 Ambassador Award Recipient. Additional details will be announced shortly.

Tickets are $25, for reservations please contact Cathy McEvady ([email protected]) or call 413-313-5559

11:00AM 12:00PM: 72nd Annual St. Patrick's Parade

Celebrate green season in Holyoke!

Join us for the 72nd Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade! The parade kicks off at 11:10am and will be streamed LIVE on WWLP.

For event details, arrival times, division line ups and more, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.

March 29, 2025

7:05PM-9:00PM: Post-Race and Parade Party at the Springfield Thunderbirds at MassMutual Center, 1277 Main Street, Springfield, MA, 01103

Celebrating Another Great Year of The Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade & Race!

Exclusive $19 Ticket for all Parade and Race participants, volunteers, committee members, family, friends, and the community!

Optional $3 Food Voucher Add-On for a hot dog and soda.

Order tickets via QR code or link: https://springfieldthunderbirds.formstack.com/forms/hsp329

Date: February 1-March 29, 2025

Location: Various Towns in Massachusetts

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