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Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mrs. Mitchell's Public House holds St. Patrick's Parade fundraiser
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – A restaurant in Holyoke held a fundraiser on Saturday for the upcoming St. Patrick's Parade. Mrs. Mitchell's Public House hosted a fundraiser in collaboration with the St. Patrick's Committee of Holyoke, donating 20% of all food orders to the upcoming parade. Who won Holyoke's Battle of the Bars? Families sat down for pancakes and bacon all to support one of the city's largest events. 22News spoke with the President of the Parade Committee, who told us how much the restaurant has supported the cause. 'Orla has been supportive of our crew for many, many years,' said Parade Committee President John Beaulieu. 'With the breakfast she does during Road Race weekend, parade weekend. We really, really appreciate her and her family for stepping up and doing this.' Orla Mitchell opened this location just one year ago, serving Irish classics Tuesday through Sunday. One of the members of this year's Colleen Court described what it meant to bring the community together just before the parade. 'It definitely is a very exciting time and it's great to see so many familiar faces come out and support this one fundraiser for the Parade Committee,' said Abigail Huebner of the Colleen Court. 'And just being a part of it is so great, seeing everybody here.' In just two weeks, 400,000 people will line the city streets to watch floats roll down the streets of Holyoke. While the parade is the main attraction, Holyoke Colleen Court member Erin O'Donnell said there's something else to cherish about March 23. 'I think it's really more of the experience of going to the parade than it is watching the actual parade,' O'Donnell said. 'It's just fun to come together as a city and celebrate our Irish culture.' For those who won't be attending in person, you will be able to watch full coverage of this year's Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade here on 22News. 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 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Who won Holyoke's Battle of the Bars?
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Six local bartenders competed in the annual Battle of the Bars to raise money for the St. Patrick's Committee of Holyoke, but only one business came out on top. The fifth annual Battle of the Bars was held at the Holyoke Knights of Columbus Council 90 last Friday, with bartenders representing bars and restaurants in the area and competing for tips in teams of two. Career and college planning funds awarded to these western Mass. schools In round one, Trista Kasperowski represented Donovan's Irish Pub and faced off against Matt Dulude of Pic's Pub & Pizzeria, with Donovan's raising the greater amount of tips. Mary Kate Glasheen of JP's Restaurant took the spotlight in round two, dominating over Colleen Flanagan representing the Halfway House Lounge. Round three was taken by Ashleigh McNulty representing Griffin's Cafe, who received more tips than Chy Clemens from Francie's Tavern. The total funds brought in throughout the night totaled over $26,500 for the St. Patrick's Committee, setting a record in the five years of holding the competition. In the end, JP's Restaurant took home the trophy, raising $9,416. JP's Restaurant: $9,416 Halfway House Lounge: $7,639 Donovan's Irish Pub: $5,997 Pic's Pub & Pizzeria: $1,639 Griffin's Cafe: $1,122 Francie's Tavern: $779 JP's Restaurant will host a trophy celebration in the near future to recognize Mary Kate's efforts in the Battle of the Bars. All funds raised during this event will go to the committee's Marching Forward campaign, which helps present the 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade weekend and to continue to preserve this tradition for many years. 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 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Holyoke bars compete to fund St. Patricks Parade
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – As St. Patrick's Day gets closer, so do annual celebrations in the City of Holyoke. Friday night, The St. Patrick`s Committee of Holyoke held their 5th annual Battle of the Bars bartending event at the Holyoke Knight of Columbus; an event to help raise money for parade day. The popular event helps to raise money for the Committee to offset the costs of the bands and entertainment on Parade Weekend. Bartenders battled each other to see who could raise the most tips for donations. Sponsorship Co-Chair for the Committee Kelly McGiverin told 22News, 'There are hundreds of volunteers, that all have jobs and families and dedicate their hours that go year round to put it on. These events are fun, but they help us get everything to be the best parade and road race for everyone.' Some of the bartenders included staff from Donovans Irish Pub, Pic's Pub & Pizzeria, and the Halfway House. The Holyoke's st. Patrick's parade is Sunday, March 23. The road will take place the day before. You can watch the parade right here on 22News. 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 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
