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Holyoke Saint Patrick's Parade


Celebrating Irish heritage in Holyoke for over 70 years

Held in 1952, the first parade to honor our Irish heritage was the culmination of over a year of planning by the Brian Boru Club and Ancient Order of Hibernians. The inaugural event was a true community effort with assistance from members of the Holyoke Police and Fire Departments, as well as the cities parishes and Catholic schools.

What began with a modest $200 donation has ballooned into the premier Saint Patrick’s Parade in the Northeast.

Coupled with our Saint Patrick’s Road Race (held annually the day before the parade), it’s been determined that our organization has an economic impact in excess of $20 million (according to a study conducted by the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute).

Over the years, the city of Holyoke (with a population of 45,000) has welcomed up to 400,000 people for this spectacular parade that showcases prize-winning floats, championship bands from the Northeast, and notable celebrities each year. Musical units include international bands as well as the famed and elaborately costumed Philadelphia Mummers string bands – an annual favorite since 1967.

Upcoming Events at Holyoke Saint Patrick's Parade

Holyoke Saint Patrick's Parade - An Irish Awakening

Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Northampton Country Club
Leeds, MA
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Holyoke Saint Patrick's Parade - Chicopee Colleen Ball

Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 from 5:00pm to 11:00pm
Portuguese American Club
Chicopee, MA
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Holyoke Saint Patrick's Parade - Battle of the Bars

Friday, Feb 28, 2025 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Holyoke Knights of Columbus
Holyoke, MA
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Holyoke Saint Patrick's Parade - Chicopee Irish Night

Friday, Mar 7, 2025 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Portuguese American Club
Chicopee, MA
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Holyoke Saint Patrick's Parade - Marshal and Brennan Award Reception

Saturday, Mar 8, 2025 from 4:30pm to 10:00pm
Northampton Elks Lodge No. 997
Northampton, MA
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Holyoke Saint Patrick's Parade - Colleen Gathering

Sunday, Mar 9, 2025 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Portuguese American Club
Chicopee, MA
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Holyoke Saint Patrick's Parade - South Hadley Irish Night

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 from 5:30pm to 9:30pm
American Legion 266
Granby, MA
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Holyoke Saint Patrick's Parade - JFK Award Dinner and Reception

Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 from 6:00pm to 9:30pm
Log Cabin
Holyoke, MA
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Recent News

Holyoke Saint Patrick's Parade 2025

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:…

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