2026 PARADE WEEK EVENTS
A week of celebrations, traditions, and community events leading up to the 73rd Annual Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade
The St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke is excited to announce that Parade Week has officially arrived, bringing with it a series of beloved traditions and community celebrations leading up to the 2026 Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade. Members of the media and the public are invited to attend the following events taking place throughout the week.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Holyoke City Council’s Recognition of 2026 Award Recipients
7:00 p.m.
Holyoke City Hall - 536 Dwight Street, Holyoke
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Painting of the Shamrock
10:00 a.m. (approximately)
Intersection of High Street and Dwight Streets
The St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke, in collaboration with the Holyoke Department of Public Works and Mayor Joshua Garcia, will paint the traditional shamrock marking the end of the Parade route and the location of the official reviewing stand in front of City Hall.
Past Presidents’ Ireland Ticket Drawing
5:30 p.m. — Doors Open
7:00 p.m. — Ticket Drawing
Holyoke Lodge of Elks - 120 Whitney Ave., Holyoke
Join us for an exciting evening as the winning ticket is drawn in the Past Presidents’ $100 Raffle. One lucky winner will receive an unforgettable trip for four to Ireland or may choose a cash prize.
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Kids Fun Run
10:45 a.m. — Line-up
11:00 a.m. — Race Begins
Intersection of Hampden Street and Walnut Street
Road Race Kick-off Celebration
11:45 a.m.
Intersection of Maple Street and Hampden Street
Entertainment and introduction of the 2026 John F. Kennedy National Award Recipient, Chief Jim McDonnell
49th Annual Holyoke St. Patrick’s Road Race
1:00 p.m.
Intersection of Maple Street and Lyman Street
Wreath Laying Ceremony
4:15 – 4:30 p.m.
JFK Memorial Plaza - Intersection of Appleton Street and Sycamore Street
Bishop’s Mass
5:00 p.m.
St. Jerome’s Church - 169 Hampden Street
JFK National Award Reception
Honoring 2026 recipient Chief Jim McDonnell
5:30 – 10:00 p.m.
The Log Cabin - 500 Easthampton Road
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Ambassador’s Breakfast
Honoring 2026 Ambassador Award recipient Katie Taylor
8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Wyckoff Country Club - 233 Easthampton Road
Parade Assembly
8:45 a.m.
Kmart Plaza - 2211 Northampton Street, Holyoke
Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade Step-Off
11:10 a.m.
Live Parade Broadcast
12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
WWLP 22News broadcast from Holyoke High School - 500 Beech Street, Holyoke
