01-03-2025
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.
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