Jim Wildman
Parade President, 2026
President’s Message
I’m so excited and truly honored to serve as the 2026 President of the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade! Our amazing committee puts in countless volunteer hours each year to celebrate our Irish heritage, give back to the community, and make Parade Weekend the best in the country.
In the months leading up to the big weekend, we’ll have plenty of fun, family-friendly events you won’t want to miss. Be sure to check out the Calendar of Events and join us whenever you can! We’ll also be announcing our award winners along the way—so keep an eye on the Committee website for updates.
Amy, Connor, and I can’t wait to celebrate with you all throughout the season, and of course, to see everyone lining the streets of Holyoke for “Homecoming Weekend” 2026.
Jim Wildman
St. Patricks’ Committee of Holyoke, Inc.
Past Presidents
1952, 1953 William C. Lunney*
1954, 1955 William P. Sullivan*
1956 Jeremiah J. Lawler*
1957 Michael H. Moran*
1958 James F. Millane*
1959 Hon. Michael J. Donohue*
1960 Thomas W. Padden*
1961 William G. Rogers*
1962 Daniel F. Moriarty*
1963 Daniel E. Tierney*
1964 William F. O’Brien*
1965 John J. Dillon*
1966 James E. O’Leary*
1967 Dr. Francis M. Baker*
1968 Timothy J. Sullivan*
1969 Daniel J. Reynolds*
1989 Raymond H. Feyre
1990 Atty. Frederick L. Sullivan
1991 James P. Meenaghan
1993 Joseph F. Griffin
1994 David W. Griffin
1995 Atty. John Ferriter
1996 Michael O. Larkin
1997 Lawrence M. Griffin
1998 Jack O’Neill*
1999 Patricia C. Devine
2000 Barry J. Farrell
2001 Mark F. O’Brien*
2002 Gerald D. Healy
2003 Roger J. Reidy, Jr.
2004 Kenneth A. Collins
2005 Mark A. Pijar
2006 David J. O’Connor
2007 Kathleen M. Krisak
1970 Roger P. Donoghue
1971 Bernard M. Lavelle*
1972 Patrick B. Bresnahan, III
1973, 1992 Russell J. McNiff, Sr.
1974 Arthur F. Barrett
1975 George Counter
1976 Atty. Maurice J. Ferriter*
1977 Dr. John E. McHugh*
1978 Roger Breen*
1979 James R. Murphy*
1980 Joseph Paul
1981 Daniel J. McMahon*
1982 James M. Grady*
1983 John T. O’Neill*
1984 Atty. Peter F. Brady
1985 C. Fred Glidden*
1986 Joseph V. Gosselin, Jr.*
1987 Alan F. Cathro
1988 David B. Donoghue
2008 Brian F. Moriarty
2009 Robert Kane*
2010 James M. Leahy
2011 Kathleen M. Lynch
2012 Russell J. McNiff, Jr.
2013 Richard J. Dupuis
2014 Jane C. Chevalier
2015 Jacqueline L. Reardon
2016 Michael T. Ahearn*
2017 Michael J. Moriarty
2018 Timothy O’Grady
2019 Devin M. Sheehan
2020, 2021 & 2022 Marc Joyce
2023 Karen M. Casey
2024 Hayley M. Dunn
* Denotes Deceased