19-02-2025
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
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