59th ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S PARADE
HOLYOKE, MASSACHUSETTS
SUNDAY MARCH 21, 2010
GRAND MARSHAL: JOSEPH M. MCGIVERIN
PARADE PRESIDENT: JAMES M. LEAHY
CHIEF-OF-STAFF: ROGER REIDY
Deputy Chiefs of Staff: Peter Brady, Alan Cathro, Jane Chevalier, Bill Dinn, Kathleen Krisak,
Mary Lynch, John Mansfield, Russell McNiff, Sr., Russell McNiff, Jr.,
Thom Mooney,
Police-Traffic Coordinator: Chief Anthony Scott, Holyoke Police Dept.
Captain Alan Fletcher, Holyoke Police Dept.
Fire Department Coordinator: Provisional Fire Chief William Kane, Holyoke Fire Department
Deputy Chief Tim Nelson, Holyoke Fire Department
Emergency Medical Coordinator: Robert Moore, EMT
Mass. State Police Coordinator: Lt. John Healy
PARADE ROUTE - 2.6 MILES
North on Northampton Street to Beech Street; East on Beech Street to Appleton Street;
Southeast on Appleton Street to High Street; North on High Street to Hampden Street.
ASSEMBLY AREA
K-Mart Plaza Parking Lot - Northampton Street (U.S. Route 5) and Whiting Farms Road,
Divisions: “A” thru “J” Division “K” - Shriners Unit across the street in lower lot.
Assembly information can be found at Command Post.
A S S E M B L Y T I M E S
Arrival Times for Divisions: Arrival Gates:
8:45 AM Division A- D A-F North Gate
9:30 AM Division E-G G-J South Gate
10:15 AM Division H-J K Lower Lot
12 Noon for K only
FIRST CALL: 11:15 A.M.
TOWN CRIER & PROGRAM SALES: 11:30 A.M.
STARTING TIME: 11:45 P.M.
T.V. TIME: 12:00 P.M.
59th ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S PARADE - HOLYOKE, MASSACHUSETTS
SUNDAY, MARCH 21,2010
FLOATS
FORM IN NORTHBOUND LANE OF U.S. ROUTE 5
FLOAT CO-CHAIRMEN: Daniel Tierney, Richard DuPuis
MUSIC
MUSICAL UNITS LINE UP IN DIVISIONS “A” THROUGH “J” AS ASSIGNED
MUSIC CO-CHAIRMEN: Michael Moriarty & D.J. O’Connor
COORDINATOR MUSIC JUDGE: Russell J. McNiff, Jr.
PARADE COMMUNICATIONS: Tower Communications
COMMUNICATIONS
COORDINATORS: David Mansfield & Joseph Morrison
PARADE CONTROL: Parade Committee Members at Franklin Street Cross over, and
committee members marching within bands.
REVIEWING AREA: City Hall - Parade Committee and Mayor's Reviewing Stand
TELEVISION AREA Ken Collins & Dave Griffin
COORDINATORS: Farrell Funeral Home – Northampton and Laurel Streets – WGBY Channel 57 – Commentators: Eileen Curran, Brian Corridan and Fred King Downtown.
FIRST-AID STATIONS: K-Mart Plaza - Robert Moore, EMT, and EMT Staff
Holyoke Medical Center Area – Robert Moore, EMT, and AMR Staff
DIVISION A
HOLYOKE ST. PATRICK'S PARADE COMMITTEE
Division Sponsor: Oakdale Dental Associates
- Town Crier Sign
- Town Crier Truck - Joe Griffin
Sponsor: O’Connell Conv. Stores
1. HAWTHORNE CABALLEROS DRUM AND BUGLE - HAWTHORNE,NJ
- Holyoke Police Cruisers
- Holyoke Police Chief Anthony Scott
- Holyoke Police Department Marching Unit
- Holyoke Auxiliary Police Guard
- Mass State Police Mounted Unit
- Mass State Police Cruisers & Motorcycles
- Mass State Police Marine Unit and Antique Car
Sponsor: Chartier, Ogan, Brady, Sarnacki, Leahy, and Rooney
2. HOLYOKE CALEDONIAN PIPE BAND - HOLYOKE, MA
- Grand Marshal Sign
- Grand Marshal – Joseph M McGiverin, Jennie McGiverin,Daughters Brenda and Kelly (car)
- Past Grand Marshals (car-2)
- J.F.K. National Award Winner Sign
- J.F.K. National Award Winner – Daniel M. Rooney (car)
- J.F.K. National Award Winner Aide – Ray Feyre
- Past J.F.K. National Award Winners
- Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade Committee Banner, Flags, and Color Guard
– Carried by American Legion Post #185
Sponsor: Scrub Wear House
3. HOT TAMALE BRASS BAND - BOSTON, MA
- Parade President – James M.Leahy,Eileen Leahy, Brendan Leahy, Caroline Leahy &
Paige Leahy.
- Rohan Award Winner – John T. O’Neill and daughter Meghan O’Neill (car)
- O’Connell Award Winner – Marion F. Tierney (car)
- Gallivan Award Winner – Jacqueline L. Reardon
- Past Presidents and Past Award Winners (car)
(A) HOLYOKE ST. PATRICK'S PARADE COMMITTEE
GRAND COLLEEN FLOAT – “BRIGHTEST CASTLE IN IRELAND”
ROSALYN CURRAN CHESKY AND HER COURT
(B) “THE BEAVERS”
DIVISION B
CITY OF HOLYOKE
Division Sponsor: Mayor Elaine Pluta
Sponsor: Bresnahan Insurance Agency
5. HOLYOKE HIGH SCHOOL BAND – HOLYOKE, MA
- Holyoke Mayor - Elaine Pluta, Teddy Pluta
- Holyoke Fire Department Banner
- Holyoke Fire Department Color Guard Unit
- Holyoke Fire Department Marching Unit
- Holyoke Fire Apparatus
- Water Witch Hose Company No.2
- Holyoke Cultural Council (sign only)
- Holyoke City Council (car)
- Holyoke School Committee
- Gary Rome Hyundai (car and sign)
Sponsor: Holyoke Mall
(C) HOLYOKE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
“FIDDLER’S FROM AROUND THE WORLD”
- Federal Dignitaries
- Senator Scott Brown (Truck)
- Congressmen John Olver
- National Association of Letter Carriers – Branch 46
- State Representative Michael F. Kane
- Steve Grossman, Democratic Candidate for State Treasurer
- State Dignitaries
- County Dignitaries
- City Dignitaries
(D) “GIRL SCOUTS LEAVE NOTHING BUT FOOTPRINTS
TAKE NOTHING BUT MEMORIES”
(E) LOG CABIN CAR
Sponsor: Holyoke Medical Center
7. BUSHWACKERS DRUM & BUGLE CORPS - NORWALK, CT
- Holyoke Medical Center Marching Unit (car)
(F) SISTERS OF PROVIDENCE BLOOD MOBILE (1)
- Holyoke High School Musical Cast “FAME”
- William J. Dean AF ROTC Marching Unit
- William J. Dean Marching Unit
(G) WGBY CHANNEL 57 GUILD WITH CHARACTERS & CARS
(H) A.O.H. FLOAT WITH DANCERS AND MUSIC
(I) DANIEL CURRAN MEMORIAL FLOAT
(I-1) DENNIS K. BURKE, INC “HOLYOKE’S BIO FUEL FACILITY” (2)
DIVISION C
Military
Division Sponsor: Dowd Insurance
(J) HOLYOKE SOLDIERS HOME VAN
- Holyoke Soldiers Home Marching Unit
- American Red Cross ( 4 Vehicles)
(J-1) MOBILE VETERANS CENTER
DIVISION D
SPRINGFIELD
Division Sponsor: Brett Vottero, Democratic Candidate for Hampden County D.A.
(J-2) NOONAN ENERGY-TRUCK
(J-3) NOONAN ENERGY-TRUCK
(K) SPRINGFIELD COLLEEN FLOAT- HORSE AND CARRIAGE
(L) JOHN BOYLE O’REILLY CLUB FLOAT
- Baystate Health Systems Marching Unit
(M) BAYSTATE HEALTH SYSTEMS BLOODMOBILE
Sponsor: Sheriff Guy Glodis, Democratic Candidate for State Auditor
13. CARNIVAL STEEL PAN BAND - SPRINGFIELD, MA
(N) SHERIFF GUY GLODIS BUS
- Springfield Rugby Club Marching Unit
- Springfield Lodge of Elks # 61 - “Irish Elk of Year” - Brian Keefe
- Springfield Lodge of Elks # 61 Marching Unit (car)
-
(O) SPRINGFIELD LODGE OF ELKS FLOAT
Sponsor: Flynn Financial
14. CT. HURRICANES SENIOR DRUM & BUGLE CORPS - ANSONIA, CT
- Ms.Senior Massachusetts 2010 - Dr.Bobbie Rennix-(car)
- Springfield College Campus Police (car)
(P) “DUNKIN DONUTS”
- Channel 40 Fox 6 TV Marching Unit & Vehicle
- Sign “ Mohegan Sun = Jobs for Western Mass”
- Springfield Democratic Committee (car)
DIVISION E
WEST SPRINGFIELD
Division Sponsor: United Bank
- Division Sponsor Sign
- West Springfield Banner
- West Springfield Marshal – George Kelly (car)
- West Springfield Past Marshals
- Ray Destefano Citizenship Award – Ann & Dave Crosier
- Past Citizenship Award Winners
- Olde Mitteneague Award – Pintu’s Indian Restraunt (car)
- Olde Mitteneague Past Award Winners
- Jinx Powers Award Winner – Maureen Young
- Jinx Powers Past Award Winners
(Q) WEST SPRINGFIELD COLLEEN FLOAT
- West Springfield Parade Committee
- West Springfield Varsity Cheerleaders
- West Springfield Varsity football Team 2009 Super Bowl Champions
Sponsor: Holyoke Credit Union
15. WEST SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND – WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA
- State Representative James Welch
- West Springfield Mayor Edward Gibson
- West Springfield Town Council
- West Springfield School Committee
- West Springfield Police Department
- West Springfield Fire Department
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Sponsor: United Water
16. AVALON STRING BAND - PHILADELPHIA, PA
(R) RED’S TOWING (1)
(S) AAA VEHICLES (3)
(T) DiGRIGOLI SCHOOL OF COSMETOLOGY FLOAT
DIVISION F
WESTFIELD
Division Sponsor: Firtion Adams Funeral Services
- Division Sponsor Sign
- Westfield Banner
- American Legion Post #124 Color Guard
- Westfield Parade Marshal – Mark Hanrahan
- Thomas M. Kane Irish Man of the Year- David Bates
- Dorothy Griffin Irish Woman of the Year- Reggie Laverty (car)
- Westfield Mayor – Daniel Knapik
- Westfield City Officials
- State Representative Donald Humason
- Westfield Police Department – Chief John Camerota
- Westfield Fire Department – Chief William Phelon
Sponsor: Steve Spelman, Democratic Candidate for Hampden County D.A.
17. WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND - WESTFIELD, MA
- Western Mass Hospital Marching Unit (2 cars)
(U) WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS HOSPITAL FLOAT
- Noble Hospital Marching Unit
Sponsor: Mark Mastroianni, Independent Candidate for Hampden County D.A.
18. CYCLING MURRAYS
- Mark Mastroianni-Independent for Hampden County D.A.
- Westfield State College Marching Unit (2 cars)
- Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament Marching Unit (2 cars)
- USA Women’s Hockey Silver Medalist “Kacey Bellamy”
- Sons of Erin Women’s Auxiliary Marching Unit- President Reggie Laverty
- Sons of Erin Marching Unit – President Dermot Hurley
(V) WESTFIELD COLLEEN FLOAT
Sponsor: ES sports
19. FILARMONICA SANTO ANTONIO - CAMBRIDGE, MA
(W) RONALD MCDONALD
DIVISION G
AGAWAM
Division Sponsor: Brennan’s Place
- Division Sponsor Sign
- Agawam 2010 Parade Marshal – Rita Moore (car)
- Agawam 2010 Parade Committee President – Barbara Lussier
- State Representative Rosemary Sandlin
- Agawam St. Patrick’s Parade Committee (car)
- Agawam 2010 Ann Sullivan Award Recipient – Susan O’Hare
- Agawam 2010 Citizenship Award Recipient – Darcy Davis (car)
Sponsor: Sheriff Michael Ashe
20. AGAWAM HIGH SCHOOL BAND – AGAWAM, MA
- Sheriff Michael J. Ashe and Marching Unit
(X) AGAWAM COLLEEN FLOAT AND COURT
- Agawam Town Banner
- Agawam Mayor – Richard Cohen
- Agawam City Officials
- Agawam Fire Chief – Steven Martin
- Agawam Fire Department
- Agawam Senior Citizens Shuttle ( Mini Bus)
(Y)
- Caballos De Paso - Horses
- JR Sweepers
Sponsor: Congressman Richard Neal
21. IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL - STILL RIVER, MA
DIVISION H
CHICOPEE
Division Sponsor: Health New England
- Division Sponsor Sign
- Chicopee Banner
- Chicopee Marshal – Fr. Rick Turner
- Past Parade Marshals
Sponsor: Mary Connaughton, Republican Candidate for State Auditor
22. CHICOPEE COMP HIGH SCHOOL BAND - CHICOPEE, MA
- 2010 Chicopee Parade Committee President – D.Joseph Morrissette
- 2010 Woods Award Winner – William and Judith Corridan (antique car)
- Chicopee Parade Committee
(Z) CHICOPEE COLLEEN FLOAT
- Chicopee Past Colleens and Award Winners
- State Representative- Joseph Wagner
- Bellamy School Drill Team
- Chicopee Mayor – Michael Bissonette (City Car)
- Chicopee City Officials
- Chicopee Police Department-Chief John R. Ferraro, Jr.
Sponsor: Francie’s Tavern
23. IRISH AMERICAN POLICE OFFICER DRUM & BUGLE - STONEHAM, MA
(AA) BUDDY BRIGHT
- Chicopee Electric Light- Jeffery Cady, Manager
- Chicopee Fire Department
(BB) TEDDY BEAR POOL’S VW BUG
Sponsor: Tighe & Bond
24. GREATER KENSINGTON STRING BAND - PHILADELPHIA, PA
- Elms College Marching Unit (car)
- Elms College Irish Cultural Center Marching Unit
- Moose Family Center #1849 Officers Marching Unit
- Moose Family Center Marching Unit
- Moose Family Center Cars (2)
(CC) “LUPA ZOO”
(DD) “LUPA ZOO HAPPY EASTER”
Sponsor: Steve Grossman, Democratic Candidate for State Treasurer
25. WESTBROOK FIFE & DRUM - WESTBROOK, CT
- Pioneer Valley Youth Hockey Association
- Chicopee Boys and Girls Club Cheerleaders
- Kung-Fu Academy
Sponsor: Reidy Heating and Cooling
26. BELCHERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL BAND - BELCHERTOWN, MA
(EE) INTERSTATE TOWING VEHICLES
DIVISION I
NORTHAMPTON
Division Sponsor: Committee to Elect Mike Cahillane for Northwestern
- District Attorney
- Division Sponsor Banner
- Northampton Banner
Sponsor: Suzanne Bump, Democratic Candidate For State Auditor
27. 10TH MASSACHUSETTS VOLUNTEERS REGIMENT - FLORENCE, MA
- Northampton Marshal Banner
- Northampton Parade Marshal – Mike Shaughnessy
- Northampton Mayor – Mary Clare Higgins
- Northampton City Councilors
Sponsor: Florence Savings Bank
28. NORTHAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL BAND – NORTHAMPTON, MA
- Mike Cahillane For District Attorney
(FF) SMOKEY BEAR AND TRUCK
- Florence Savings Bank Marching Unit
- Northampton Fire Department (marchers,truck,car)
- Northampton St. Patrick’s Association Banner
- James Brennan Award Banner
- James Brennan Recipient – Dr. Dave Shea
- Joan Tobin Citizenship Award Winner-Northampton High School – Bridget Keefe
- William F. O’Connor Shanachie Award Winner-Smith Vocation High School - Andrea Stevens
- Look Park Police (Antique Jeep)
- Northampton St. Patrick’s Association Members (1 car)
(GG) NORTHAMPTON ST. PATRICK’S ASSOCIATION FLOAT:
“30TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE FLOAT”
Sponsor: Sisters of Providence Health System
29. ST. PETER’S DRUM CORPS - TORRINGTON, CT
- Calvin Coolidge Nursing Home Marching Unit
- Hampshire County Sheriff’s Triad Division – (Vehicle)
(HH) “PARTY PATROL”
DIVISION J
EASTHAMPTON/ SOUTHAMPTON
SOUTH HADLEY/HADLEY
Division Sponsor’s: Easthampton Savings Bank & Ryder Funeral Home
- Division Sponsor Sign : Easthampton Savings Bank
- Easthampton Police Color Guard
- Easthampton Police Cruiser
- Easthampton Fire Department
- U-MASS Police Department
- Easthampton Parade Committee Banner
- Easthampton Parade Marshal–Sylvia Gallagher & Mary Halford(Cernak Buick Car)
- Gallagher/Walker Award – Recipient: John J. Sheehan
- Easthampton Past Parade Marshals
- Easthampton Parade Committee
- State Representative John Scibak
- Easthampton Mayor – Michael Tautznik
- Easthampton City Officials & City Council
- Easthampton Chamber of Commerce
- Easthampton Committee for Better Schools-Easthampton School Dept.
- Life Choice Donor Services
(II) EASTHAMPTON 225TH ANNIVERSARY
- Greater Easthampton Junior Miss Danielle Glenn & Court
Sponsor: Congressman John Olver
30. EASTHAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL BAND - EASTHAMPTON, MA
(JJ) OPA OPA “BREWING COMPANY” FLOAT
- Division Sponsor Sign - Ryder Funeral Home
- South Hadley Banner
- South Hadley American Legion Color Guard Post #260
- South Hadley Parade Marshal-Rev. Thomas M. Shea Pastor of St.Patricks
- South Hadley Irish Knights Award – William W.Ryder
(KK) SOUTH HADLEY ST. PATRICK’S COMMITTEE FLOAT
- South Hadley Police Contingent
- South Hadley Fire District # 1 & # 2 Fire Department’s
- South Hadley Town Officials & Board of Selectman
- South Hadley School Committee
- The South Hadley - Granby Chamber of Commerce
Sponsor: Commonwealth Packaging
31. SOUTH HADLEY HIGH SCHOOL BAND - SOUTH HADLEY, MA
- South Hadley Music Parents (Horse)
- Welcome Town of Hadley - Sign
- Hadley Town Officials
- Hadley Police Department
- Hadley Fire Department
(KK-1) ARCO FITNESS CENTER- SIMSBURY, CT
DIVISION K
MELHA SHRINERS
Division Sponsor: Mohegan Sun
- Potentate
- Parade Marshal
- Melha Banner - Color Guard - Legion of Honor
Sponsor: State Rep Karyn Polito Republican Candidate for State Treasurer
34. MELHA TEMPLE MILITARY BAND - SPRINGFIELD, MA
- Elected & Appointed Line Officers
- Past Potentates
- Trustees
- Administrators
- All Other Appointed Divan (Ambassadors, Aides, Etc.)
- Past Masters
- Chief Director
- Director’s Staff
- Hadji ATV’s
- Hadji FEZ Float
- Flyers
35. MELHA TEMPLE DRUM CORPS - SPRINGFIELD, MA
- Arab Patrol and Car
- Temple Guard
- Shrine Clubs
- Mopeds
- Model T’s
- Scooters
- Hillbilly Wagon
36. MELHA TEMPLE HIGHLANDERS - SPRINGFIELD, MA
- Clowns and Wagon, Etc.
- Mounted Patrol
- Vintage Autos
- Go Cars (Up and Over)
37. MELHA TEMPLE ORIENTAL BAND - SPRINGFIELD, MA
- Hadji Unit as the Marshal’s Direct; Mustangs, Bikes, Jeepsters, Race
- Cars, Trykes, Fire Truck, Melha Trailer Truck
- Past Masters’ Bus
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