Patrick’s Weekend

THURSDAY NIGHT

March 16th

Thursday

Kick Off Party with THE STORY TELLERS 4:30pm – 7:30pm followed by the phenomenal TRAILER TRASH

FRIDAY NIGHT

March 17 6:30 PM

PROJECT 267 followed by the tremendous MOOSE & THE HIGH TOPS

THURSDAY & FRIDAY ONLY

Famous Corned Beef & Cabbage Sandwiches

• FAMOUS WHITE HUT – outstanding eatery!

• TJ’S POP GOURMET POPCORN

• Huge Heated Tents – Road Race starts in front of Francie’s Tavern

• March Madness – 7 HD Large Screen TV’S

• IRISH BEER WAGON – Promotions!

• Parade Day – Entertainment in Tent

• Francie’s Exclusive Event Weekend Tee Shirts

SATURDAY March 18 NOON

SUNDAY March 19 2:30pm

MANZI FAMILY BAND

SUPPORTING LOCAL Serving BBC

INTRODUCING Hoop Tea Spiked Ice Tea

THE BEST HOLYOKE BAR TO CELEBRATE!

Even though St. Patrick’s events are as Irish as a shamrock, the residents of this Hispanic-majority city love the parade, the Grand Colleen and Her Court, the parties, the music, the costumes, and all the festivities.

Welcome to “Parade Central!” green” during parade season. Of course, it’s not just a parade. On Saturday, the day before the parade, thousands of runners from 32 states plus nations overseas will pound out the miles — 6.2 miles, to be exact — for fame, glory, and cash. Holyoke’s St. Patrick’s events are made possible by the awesome efforts of the St. Patrick’s Committee. These are the dedicated volunteers who meet and plan throughout the year to make each edition of the celebration better than the last. Pitching in also are the city’s Department of Public Works, the Police and Fire Departments, the Auxiliary Police, Holyoke Gas and Electric, the Water Department, the Holyoke Medical Center and the Massachusetts State Police. And that’s just a partial list. Scouts, clubs, schools and unsung volunteers of all ages are part of the full court press that makes it all happen.

So, again, welcome. Especially if you are new to Holyoke … please spend some time here. We have most every kind of restaurant — Puerto Rican, Indian, Greek, Chinese, Soul, Colombian and American, among others. Check out the shops on Main Street and High Street, the unique canals and the old mill buildings that have been repurposed for modern enterprise. Bring your walking shoes and explore our beautiful reservoir trails. The city of Holyoke — like the St. Patrick’s Parade — is like nothing you’ve ever seen.

Joshua A. Garcia Mayor of Holyoke