2026 St. Patrick’s Parade: Line of March for 73rd Holyoke parade
HOLYOKE — The music of bands marching down Beech Street, coupled with flashing lights and loud sirens, are sure signs that the St. Patrick's Parade is back.
But, for more sensory-sensitive paradegoers, all of that stimulation can take away from the enjoyment of parade day, or prevent families from attending altogether.
That's why, new this year, the St. Patrick's Committee has established a sensory-friendly zone along the parade route.
Being described as a "lower-stimulus viewing experience," Sensory Street will reduce loud noises — bands will play only string instruments, while cars will not honk their horns. Additionally, there will be no emergency or flashing lights, and no sirens or amplified alarms.
The wind-down experience begins at Walnut Street, and the full sensory-friendly experience — being called "Sensory Street" — will take place from Elm Street through Maple Street.
The traditional parade experience will resume on High Street, and signage will be posted to guide paradegoers to the sensory-friendly zone.
For more information on this weekend's parade, go online to holyokestpatricksparade.com or Facebook.com/HolyokeParade . The parade committee encourages spectators to use the hashtag #Parade413 to share their Irish pride the day of the parade on social media.
Below is this year's line of march, which is subject to change.
*Note: Performances and special floats are denoted in bold.
This map depicts a new sensory-friendly viewing experience along the Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade called "Sensory Street."Submitted
DIVISION AA
Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade Committee
Curran Vehicles (Bill Dinn)
Holyoke Auxiliary Police Car
Parade Program Books
DIVISION A
Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade Committee
Division Sponsor Sign
Holyoke Auxiliary Color Guard
Holyoke Caledonian Pipe Band
Holyoke Police Chief Brian Keenan
Holyoke Police Department Marching Unit
Retired Holyoke Police
Massachusetts State Police Vehicles
215th Army Minutemen Brass Band - Fall River
Grand Marshal Michael J. Moriarty and family
Past Grand Marshals
Past Grand Marshals Float
St. Patrick's Parade Chaplin Fr. Michael J. Twohig (Vehicle)
J.F.K. National Award Winner Chief Jim McDonnell (vehicle)
Hartford's Proud Drill, Drum, and Dance Corp.
Parade President Jim Wildman & Family (Vehicle)
2 Stilt Walkers & 1 Wing Dancer
Rohan Award Winner Tessa Murphy Romboletti
3 Roller Skaters
O'Connell Award Winner David J O'Connor & Family
Janoah the Jester Unicyclist
Gallivan Award Winner James Dupuis Menard & Family
Holyoke Grand Colleen Jadyn Lois Christie & Her Court, "Students of The Knights"
Ms. Congeniality Amanda Royland (Vehicle)
Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade Committee Celebrating 70 Years of Past Colleens
Past Grand Colleens, Court Members and Miss Congenialities
Connecticut Hurricanes — Seymour, Conn.
Ambassador Award Winner Katie Taylor & Family
Past Ambassador Award Winners (Vehicle)
Irish Consul General of Ireland in Boston Sighle FitzGerald
Kolter Farms Float (Music)
Citizenship Award Winner The Miracle League of Western Massachusetts
Valet Park Vehicle
Polish American String Band
Knights of Columbus Assembly 2670 — Chicopee
3rd Degree Knights of Columbus Marching Unit #388
Knights of Columbus: Santa Maria Replica Float
A scene from the 2025 Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade. (Leon Nguyen Photography)Leon Nguyen
DIVISION B
City of Holyoke
Holyoke Division Sponsor Sign
Holyoke High School Cheerleaders
Holyoke High School Band
Holyoke Mayor Joshua A. Garcia & Family
Holyoke City Offices, City Council
Holyoke School Committee (Vehicle)
Holyoke High School Restorative Roots Program
Sullivan Cheerleading Squad
Holyoke High School Western Mass Champion Wrestling Team
Peck Middle School
Dean Career and Technical Education
Holyoke Fire Department Color Guard Unit
Holyoke Fire Chief John Kadlewicz
Holyoke Fire Department Marching – 3 Vehicles
Congressman Richard E. Neal
District Attorney Anthony Gulluni
State Sen. Jake Oliveira
State Rep. Patricia Duffy (Vehicle)
National Association of Letter Carriers - Branch 46 (mail truck)
Oompa Meisters - Chicopee
Holyoke/Chicopee Head Start Marching Unit
Holyoke Community Charter School Cheerleaders
Holyoke Community Charter School
Ms. Massachusetts Senior America 2025 Laura Hicks (Vehicle)
Miss Western Massachusetts 2026 Taylor Volmrich
Miss Western Massachusetts Teen 2026 Annabeth Lemberg
Miss Pioneer Valley 2026 Ashley Terron
Miss Pioneer Valley Teen 2026 Marina Hall
Massachusetts International Festival of Arts (MIFA) - Fun in Holyoke (Music)
Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi & Marching Unit
Jericho - Our Favorite Things (Music)
Jericho Marching Unit
Scouting America
Mount Tom Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons (Vehicle)
Holyoke Art Pridefest
Valley Opportunity Council (Vehicle)
Mater Dolorosa "Celebrating 120 Years" (Music)
Mater Dolorosa School Marching Unit
Holyoke Gas & Electric Utility Vehicle
Tian Guo Marching Band - Greater New York
Holyoke Medical Center and Valley Health Systems Marching Units
Valet Park Mini Van & Ambulance
Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) Banner
LAOH 2026 Women of the Year Catherine "Kit" Collamore
AOH 2026 Man of the Year Jordan Lemieux
AOH & LAOH 2026 Presidents Joseph O'Connor & Mary O'Connor
AOH 2026 Christian Charity Award Winner Sr. Betsy Sullivan
Irish Flag
St. Brigid's Float
St. Patrick and St. Brigid
AOH & LAOH Marching Unit (Vehicle)
Shamrock Dancers (Music)
Cassin Academy of Irish Dancers
Day Brook Village Senior Living (Vehicle)
Wyckoff Golf Cart
Caballos de Paso - Gaited Horses
The U.S. Air Force marching unit participates in the 2025 Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade. (Leon Nguyen Photography)Leon Nguyen
DIVISION C
Military
Great American Marching Band - East Windsor, Conn.
Veterans' Home at Holyoke
Westover USO
Westfield Civil Air Patrol
Worcester Sound Military Band
Disabled American Veterans #11 (Vehicle)
82nd Airborne Division Association (Vehicle)
American Red Cross (Vehicle)
Unity Dance Spectrum - Celebrating 30 Years and 250 Years of the USA (Music)
Unity Dance Marching Unit
Spectators enjoy the 2025 Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade. (Leon Nguyen Photography)Leon Nguyen
DIVISION D
Northampton/Amherst
Division Sponsor Banner
Northampton Banner
Northampton Parade Marshal Meaghan Sullivan
James Brennan Award Recipient Sam Falcetti
Northampton Mayor Gina Louise Sciarra
Northampton City Councilors
Fralinger String Band - Philadelphia, Penn.
Northampton St. Patrick's Association Banner
St. Patrick Bill Metzger
Northampton St. Patrick's Association Members & President David W Fenton
Tess Collins Ambassador Award Recipient Michael P Flynn (vehicle)
Peter V Kocot Community Service Award Recipient Lindsay Barron LaBonte
Michael & Patricia Ahearn Award Recipient Bryan Burke (Vehicle)
Molly the Trolley (Music)
Vintage Police Cruiser
Look Park Jeep
Hampshire County Sheriff Honor Guard
Hampshire County Sheriff Patrick Cahillane & Marching Unit (2 Vehicles)
Relay for Life
Berkshire Fife and Drum - North Adams
Smith Vocational and Agricultural Float
Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School Marching Unit
Uncle Sam Jazz Band - Cambridge
UMass Police Department
Cycling Murrays
Florence Bank Vehicle
An entertainer marches down the street in the 2025 Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade. (Leon Nguyen Photography)Leon Nguyen
DIVISION E
Springfield
Division Sponsor Sign
Springfield Banner
Springfield Parade Marshal Beth Hawley
John & Agnes Burke Award Recipient John Ford
Paul G. Caron Award Recipient Joe Christofori
Mary B. Troy Appreciation Award Recipient City Line Cafe
Libertas Academy Charter School Drum Line
Springfield St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee Banner & Marching Unit
Springfield Colleen Anna O'Toole & Her Court, "Dublinia"
Springfield Kiltie
John Boyle O'Reilly Club Color Guard
John Boyle O'Reilly Past Presidents (Vehicle)
John Boyle O'Reilly Club Membership President Martin Curley
John Boyle O'Reilly Club Irish Person of the Year John Goonan
Claddagh School of Dance Irish Step Dancers
John Boyle O'Reilly Club, "Woven in Irish Spirits" (Music)
John Boyle O'Reilly Club Volunteer of the Year The Honor Guard, led by Philomena Hanrahan and Marie Long
Black Rose Irish Dance
Springfield Mayor Domenic J. Sarno
Springfield School Committee (Vehicle)
Springfield State Sen. Jake Oliveira
Springfield State Reps. Angelo Puppolo, Brian Ashe, Orlando Ramos
Aqua String Band - Philadelphia
Springfield Thunderbirds Foundation (Vehicle)
WesternMass News (Vehicle)
Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence E. Akers
Springfield Police Department Honor Guard
Springfield Police Marching Unit
Springfield Fire Commissioner B.J. Calvi (Vehicle)
Springfield Fire Department Marching Unit
Springfield Lodge of Elks #61 Float, "Taste the Freedom 250 Years of Sweet Independence" (Music)
Springfield Lodge of Elks #61 2026 Irish Elk of the Year Walter McSweeney
Springfield Lodge of Elks #61 Officers
Springfield Lodge of Elks Marching Unit
Springfield Puerto Rican Parade Committee Float (Music)
Springfield Puerto Rican Parade Marching Unit
PeoplesBank Green Maverick 4x4
Hamden County Hexenbruts (Vehicle)
Mountain View Clydesdales
Hampden DIstrict Attorney Anthony Gulluni greets spectators while marching in the 2025 Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade. (Leon Nguyen Photography)Leon Nguyen
DIVISION F
West Springfield
Division Sponsor Sign
West Springfield Banner
West Springfield High School Band
West Springfield Parade Marshal State Rep. Mike Finn (Vehicle)
Ray DiStefano Citizenship Award Recipient Tatham Memorial Club
Olde Mittineague Award Recipient Titan Tree (Vehicle)
Jinx Powers Award Recipient TJ McNamara
West Springfield St. Patrick's Committee (Vehicle)
West Springfield Colleen Siobhan Erris Ginty & Her Court, "Prosperity" (Music)
West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt
West Springfield Town Council
West Springfield School Committee
West Springfield High School State Champion Boys Soccer Team
West Springfield Police Department Marching Unit – Chief Jay Gearing
Western Massachusetts Ghostbusters
Magic Soul Drum Line - Hartford
Jack Jonah Foundation
West Springfield Fire Department Marching Unit - Chief C.J. Bartone
Springfield Rugby Club
St. Peter's Drum Corp. - Torrington, Conn.
Madison O'Neill is all smiles watching the 2025 Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade. (Leon Nguyen Photography)Leon Nguyen
DIVISION G
Agawam
Division Sponsor Sign
Agawam Parade Marshal William Sapelli
Agawam Ann Sullivan Award Recipient Kristine Sills
Agawam Vera A.Conway Citizenship Award Recipient Lisa Bruno-Santaniello
William G. Pfau Award Winner Summer Smith
Agawam Colleen Ava Levesque & Her Court, "Walk the Board to Blarney" (Music)
Agawam Parade Committee Members (Van)
Agawam Town Banner
Agawam Mayor Christopher Johnson
Agawam City Council
Agawam School Committee
Agawam High School Band
Agawam High School Cheerleaders
Agawam Fire Department – Chief Alan Sirois
Agawam Police Department – Chief Eric Gillis
Agawam Senior Center (Vehicle)
Jurassic Park Vehicles
Noonan Energy Vehicle
Brooklyn United Drum Line - Brooklyn, New York
A trumpet and trombone player of the Hot Tamale Brass Band perform at last year's Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade. (Sophie Markham)Sophie Markham
DIVISION H
Westfield
Westfield Division Sponsor Sign
American Legion Post #124 Color Guard
Westfield Parade Marshal Rebecca Hart
Westfield Mayor Michael McCabe
Westfield City Officials
Westfield Community Programming (Vehicle)
State Representative Rep. Kelly Pease
Westfield High School Marching Band
Thomas M. Kane Irish Man of the Year Paul Miller
Billy Buzzee St. Pat on the Back Award Winner Jimmy Kane
Sons of Erin Marching Unit President Steve Griffin
Sons of Erin Women's Auxiliary Marching Unit & President Leslie Dodge
Dorothy Griffin Irish Woman of the Year Rosie Hodgdon (Vehicle)
Sons of Erin Colleen Reese O'Connell & Court, "Coming to The Shores of America" (Music)
Westfield Police Department Chief of Police Jerome Pitoniak (Vehicle)
Westfield Fire Department Chief Patrick Egloff
Manchester Pipe Band
Huntington Fire Department Chief John McVeigh
Granville Police Department Chief Rick Rindels
Granville Fire Department Chief Matt Ripley
Hot Tamales - Cambridge
Claire Haley and her mom, Nicole Haley posted along Northampton Street in Holyoke for the St. Patrick's Day Parade last year. (Sophie Markham)Sophie Markham
DIVISION I
Easthampton/South Hadley
Division Sponsor Sign
Easthampton Parade Marshal Meghan Brzezinski
Gallagher-Walker Award Winner Northwestern District Attorney David Sullivan
Shamrock Award Winner bankESB
Easthampton Past Marshals (Trolley)
Greater Easthampton Parade Committee
McGann Marching Band - Gardner
Easthampton Mayor Salem Derby
Easthampton City Officials & City Council
Easthampton School Committee
State Rep. Homar Gomez
Easthampton High School - We The People
Easthampton Police Color Guard
Easthampton Police Department Chief Chad Alexander
Easthampton Fire Department Chief Christopher Norris
Fairy and Art Festival
South Hadley Division Sponsor Sign - FSI Oil and Propane | Clean Climate
South Hadley St. Patrick's Parade Committee Banner Sign
South Hadley Parade Marshal Andrew Beaudry
South Hadley High School Band
South Hadley/Granby Chamber of Commerce
State Sen. Jake Oliveira
South Hadley School Committee
South Hadley Council on Aging (Vehicle)
Juggler & Wing Dancer
South Hadley Parade Committee "Let Freedom Be" (Music)
Bodies in Motion Marching Unit
South Hadley Fire District # 1 Chief Tom Stark (Vehicle)
South Hadley Fire District # 2 Chief Ryan Moore (Vehicle)
Duffy Irish School of Dance "Ceili Cottage" (Music)
A puppy enjoys its time along the parade route at the 2025 Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade. (Leon Nguyen Photography)Leon Nguyen
DIVISION J
Chicopee
Division Sponsor Banner
Chicopee Banner
Chicopee Marshal Bernie St. George & Family
Chicopee Comprehensive High School Marching Band
Chicopee Parade Committee President Alyson Sliwa (Vehicle)
Jack Woods Award Winner Haley Jarvis
Atkinson Award Winner Knights of Columbus Elder Council 69, Council and Home Association (Vehicle)
Chicopee Parade Committee Members
Chicopee Colleen Charlotte Fields & Her Court, "Celebrating America" (Music)
Chicopee Mayor John Vieau
Chicopee City Council & Elected Officials
Chicopee Public Schools & School Committee
Chicopee Police Department Interim Chief Eric Watson
Chicopee Police Department Marching Unit
Chicopee Police Canine Unit (Vehicle)
Chicopee High School Pacer Marching Band
WWLP-22 News & The CW Springfield
Chicopee Fire Department Chief Daniel Stamborski (Vehicle)
Chicopee Fire Department Marching Unit
Worcester Kiltie
Chicopee Little League
Moose Family Center #1849 Officers Marching Unit
Moose Family Center Marching Unit
Scouting America Troop 1849 – Moose Family Lodge
Cub Scouts and Boy Scout Troop 183 - St. Rose de Lima Church
Bombyx Brass Collective - Florence
3 Faeries (Vehicle)
Polish Center of Discovery and Learning (Vehicle) (Music)
Little spectators enjoy the 2025 Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade. (Leon Nguyen Photography)Leon Nguyen
DIVISION K
Melha Shriners
Ladies of Oriental Shrine
Daughters of the Nile
Rainbow Girls
DeMolay Boys
Parade Marshal Anthony Leroux
Melha Banner
Legion of Honor
Our Divan
Highlanders
Directors
Directors Float
Vintage Autos
Melha Temple Oriental Band - Springfield
Clowns
Melha Riders - Mini Choppers
Melha Temple Drum Corps Float
Hadji: Dune Buggy, Mustang, Mini-Bikes, Big Rig's, Rattlers, Model T's Monster Trucks, Go Karts, Dune Buggy
Melha Bus
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