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Yahoo
13-03-2025
- General
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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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
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22News to boadcast the Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP)—22News is not only marching in the parade but also broadcasting it live on air and online. 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 'We're thrilled to present the 72nd Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade, featuring an exceptional lineup of musical performances, cultural displays, and community participation,' announces ParadePresident John Beaulieu. 'Our dedicated committee has curated an outstanding selection of regional and national bands, along with diverse entertainment acts that celebrate our rich Irish heritage and community spirit.' 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. 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. Complete parade route information, detailed timing for viewing locations, and event guidelines are available at The broadcast team will feature veteran 22News Anchor Rich Tettemer and Parade Committeerepresentative Sheila Moreau as primary hosts. At the same time, 22News Anchor Taylor Knightwill provide on-the-ground coverage, featuring real-time interviews with participants andspectators. 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.
