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Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Late president John F. Kennedy honored at memorial wreath laying ceremony
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Each year the St. Patrick's Committee of Holyoke honors the late president John F. Kennedy. He was honored on Saturday in an annual wreath laying ceremony, that took place at his monument in Holyoke. In 1958 JFK was the first to receive the Committee's National Award. The recognition is given to one Irish-American who has made an impact in their career. This year's award recipient is actress Bridget Moynahan, she is also from western Massachusetts. 'So, I grew up in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, so I'm kind of a neighbor to Holyoke,' expressed actress and 2025 JFK National Award Recipient Bridget Moynahan. 'I used to come here and play sports, basketball, soccer and lacrosse.' Moynahan and this year's President of the St. Patrick's Committee had the honor to lay the wreath. The actress is taking part in events all weekend, you may even see her at the parade. If you cannot go to the 2025 Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade in person you can catch it on 22News starting at noon. Find 22News on , , and ; send your news tips to . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Help Wanted: Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade needs sign carriers
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade is in need of more than 100 sign carriers. The St. Patrick's Committee of Holyoke is putting out a call for people interested in carrying the banners that announce each award winner, band, marching unit, and division in the parade. Sign holders need to be over 12 years of age. Each participant will receive a special 2025 Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade sweatshirt, as well as a $20 payment for their service. In a news release sent to 22News, 2025 Parade President John Beaulieu said they are excited to involve more people in this year's parade. 'Our sign carriers play an important role in announcing each division and thanking our generous sponsors. They bring energy and enthusiasm to the crowd as spectators anticipate the next group in the marching lineup, and we're happy to offer a $20 stipend to thank them for their participation,' Beaulieu said. Interested groups and individuals can click here to sign up. You can watch the 72nd Annual Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade live on 22News on Sunday, March 23, starting at noon. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
