Here are four weekends of 2025 St. Patrick's Day celebrations across the state. This year's St. Patrick's Parade in Holyoke marches from Northampton Street to High Street, beginning at 11 a.m Join us for the area’s biggest and best St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Homecoming weekend kicks off Saturday, March 22, 2025 with the 48th Holyoke St. Patrick’s Road Race and the 72nd Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade on Sunday, March 23rd, 2025. It’s great to be in Holyoke on St. Patrick’s Day! Join us on Sunday, March 17th, 2024 (St. Patrick’s Day!) for the 71st 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. HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - A day that celebrates the patron saint of Ireland is a big party in western Massachusetts as well. St. Patrick’s Day is a big money-maker, especially for local Holyoke's Mayor and a delegation of 33 participated Monday afternoon in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Holyoke's Sister City, Tralee, Ireland. Celebrate green season in Holyoke! Join us on Sunday, March 23rd, 2025 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 . On January 4, 2025 the St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke held its annual Grand Colleen Pageant. Nine young women from South Hadley and Holyoke competed to become the Holyoke Grand Colleen finalists. The application requirements are that the young women must be single (never having been married or 2025 Sponsors Statistics Sponsorship Packages Program Book 48th Annual Holyoke St. Patrick’s Road Race. Saturday, March 22, 2025; 1:00 PM 2:00 PM; Monday marked St. Patrick’s Day all across the globe, but perhaps no bigger celebration is taking place than in Ireland. By Ben Goodman and Ryan Trowbridge Published : Mar. 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day 2025: Canna Provisions Joins the Celebration. The Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival is one of the most famous Irish celebrations in the country, bringing thousands to Holyoke, MA, for a weekend filled with tradition, music, and community spirit. 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 11:00 AM 12:00 PM: 72nd Annual St. Patrick's Parade Celebrate green season in Holyoke! The parade is traditionally held every year on the Sunday following St. Patrick’s Day. This year the parade will be held Sunday March 23, 2025. 2025. When does Starts: Downtown Holyoke. 413 533-1700 Race Headquarters: 143 Maple St (100 Yards in front of Start Line) The parade begins at Kmart Plaza on Rt. 5 Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia waves at Parade Attendees during the 2024 St. Patricks Day Parade. On behalf of myself and my family, the St. Patrick’s Committee and the City of Holyoke, welcome ☘️ The 2025 Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade! ☘️ 📅 March 23, 2025 ⏰ Steps off at 11:10 AM from K-Mart Plaza 📺 Live on WWLP at 12 PM Join us for a day of Irish pride, music, and tradition—don’t miss it! The St. Patrick’s Parade and Road Race both bring colorful characters out to the streets of Holyoke. Reminder Publishing file photo. HOLYOKE — With the calendar turning to March, excitement is growing in Holyoke and across the region as the city’s biggest weekend, the 72nd St. Patrick’s Parade weekend is rapidly approaching. HOLYOKE — A delegation of 33 officials from Holyoke marched in the St. Patrick’s Day parade of Tralee, Ireland, Monday, a gesture that some hope will result in more collaboration in the future. The 72nd Annual Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade is scheduled for Sunday March 23 2025 beginning at 11:10 AM.This esteemed parade is a cornerstone of Holyoke's Irish heritage celebration attracting participants and spectators from across the region. With the annual Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Road Race and Parade taking place this weekend, certain roads will be closed along race and parade routes. Drivers traveling around Holyoke should take note of the following information: Road Race Friday, March 21st Beginning at 3pm, Maple Street will be closed from Hampden Street to Lyman Continued Registration is officially open for the 48th Holyoke St. Patrick's Road Race! Join us on Saturday, March 22, 2025 for our legendary 10k through the streets of Holyoke and be part of the area’s most beloved homecoming weekend.
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