×
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. 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. 2025 Sponsors Statistics Sponsorship Packages Program Book 48th Annual Holyoke St. Patrick’s Road Race. Saturday, March 22, 2025; ST. PATRICK’S ROAD RACE. Join us for our legendary 10k or grab your friends and family for a 2 mile stroll through the streets of Holyoke and be a part of the area's most beloved homecoming weekend. Saturday, March 22, 2025 1:00PM - 3:00PM MAPLE AND LYMAN STREET, HOLYOKE, MA. 10K RACE BEGINS Time: 1:00pm Location: Beginning of Maple Street 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 (Northampton Street) and ends on High Street. Road closures typically begin 1 hour hour prior to kick off. The parade is 2.65 miles long and can take up to 3 hours. 2025 Awards: Holyoke St. Patrick's Road Race traditionally held every year on the Sunday following St. Patrick’s Day. This year the parade will be held Sunday March 23, 2025 The historic 72nd Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade is scheduled for Sunday, March 23, 2025. This cherished cultural celebration will be broadcast live at noon on WWLP-22News and streamed on WWLP.com. The St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke announced that actress, author and model Bridget Moynahan is the 2025 recipient of the John F. Kennedy National Award. Celebrations recognizing Moynahan will take place on parade weekend and include highlights such as an acknowledgment at the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Road Race and a featured position in Posted on March 10, 2025. Holyoke is Updating Our Open Space and Recreation Plan! Posted on March 5, 2025. Main Street Public Information Meeting. Posted on February 26, 2025. Girl Day 2025 at Holyoke City Hall. Posted on February 11, 2025. 2025 St. Patrick Parade and Road Race Application. Posted on February 11, 2025. All news » 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. 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 What is the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Road Race? The Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Road Race is one of the biggest athletic events of the season, drawing runners and spectators from across New England. The race kicks off right in front of Francie’s Tavern, the heart of parade weekend celebrations. Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025; Location Posted on March 10, 2025. Holyoke is Updating Our Open Space and Recreation Plan! Posted on March 5, 2025. Main Street Public Information Meeting. Posted on February 26, 2025. Girl Day 2025 at Holyoke City Hall. Posted on February 11, 2025. 2025 St. Patrick Parade and Road Race Application. Posted on February 11, 2025. All news » Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Holyoke, MA Since its starting year in 1952, the Holyoke St. Patrick's Day Parade has been a lively and enjoyable gathering for the community. The parade features impressive floats, traditional bagpipes, honored U.S. veterans, popular celebrities, and other exciting elements that make it a perfect event for 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 . 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’s St. Patrick’s Day parade dates back to . For a complete history of the Holyoke, MA parade, click here. When: The St. Patrick's Day Parade should be held every year on the Sunday following St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday March 23, 2025 at 11:10am. The parade happens regardless of the weather. This 2 mile walk begins right after the runners depart. Walkers will go out to the first mile marker, circling back onto Maple Street and finishing at Dwight and Maple. 2008 Ashley M. Reidy 2009 Ashley R. Tucker 2010 Rosalyn C. Chesky 2011 Meaghan Leahy 2012 Brianna M. Fitz 2013 Brieanna M. Gresh 2014 Sheila S. Fallon The public is invited to join the St. Patrick's Committee of Holyoke at the Reception. Ticket information is available here. The 72nd Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade will be held on Sunday, March 23, and the 48th Holyoke St. Patrick’s Road Race on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |