When is the Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade and Road Race?
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The 72nd annual Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade kicks off next weekend, on Sunday, March 23rd.
The Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade showcases prize-winning floats and championship bands from the Northeast. Musical units include international bands, high school bands, and the famed Philadelphia Mummers string bands, which have been an annual favorite since 1967.
Beginning in 1955, a Grand Colleen and her court have reigned over the annual parade from a majestic float that carries them along the nearly three-mile parade route. Other local cities also elect their colleens and courts and are also represented by police, fire, and dignitaries.
The Holyoke St. Patrick's Road Race is just around the corner!
From those modest beginnings, the annual parade has grown into one of the premier outdoor events in the Northeast, coupled with the St. Patrick's Road Race, held annually the day before the parade.
The parade route will begin at the former Kmart Plaza at 11:10 a.m. sharp, with spectators along the early portions (including Northampton Street) advised to arrive well before the start time.
22News is not only marching in the parade but also broadcasting it live on air and online. The main television broadcast will be stationed at Beech Street in front of Holyoke High School, beginning at noon to provide optimal live coverage of the event's festivities.
The broadcast team will feature veteran 22News Anchor Rich Tettemer and Parade Committee representative Sheila Moreau as primary hosts. At the same time, 22News Anchor Taylor Knight will provide on-the-ground coverage, featuring real-time interviews with participants and spectators.
WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.
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