Holyoke Saint Patrick's Parade Celebration

Schedule of Events

1:00 PM-6:05 PM: 47th Holyoke St. Patrick's Road Race!

Join us for our legendary 10k or grab your friends and family for a 2 mile stroll through the streets of Holyoke and be part of the area's most beloved homecoming weekend.

Kick off Parade Weekend with an epic block party!

1pm: 10K Race: $35

This 6.2mi course is one of the most challenging (and fun) in the region.

Registration includes a bib number, race t-shirt, and other swag. Stay after the race for our awards ceremony and to enjoy refreshments available for purchase by local vendors.

1:30pm: 2 Mile Walk: $30

Enjoy a shorter stroll along the race route.

This 2 mile walk begins right after the runners depart. Walkers will go out to the first mile marker, circling back onto Maple Street and finishing at Dwight and Maple. There will be entertainment along the walk course. Walkers also get a race t-shirt!

11am: Kid's Fun Run

Bring the little ones for a little extra fun!

Kids age 2 - 10 are invited to this free event that takes place near the finish line at 11am on race day. There's no registration required!

4:00 PM-4:45 PM: JFK Memorial Wreath Laying
Event to take place at the intersection of Appleton & Sycamore Streets

5:00 PM-6:30 PM: JFK Award Bishop's Mass at St. Jerome's Church, 169 Hampden Street, Holyoke, MA

6:00 PM-9:00 PM: 2024 JFK Award Dinner & Reception at The Log Cabin

Please contact the JFK Award Reception Committee - Sue Poulin (413) 427-1124, or Kelsey Lecca (HolyokeJFK@gmail.com) to confirm reservation and meal choice.

Meal Choices Include:
Deconstructed Beef Wellington;
Chicken Diane with a Madeira cream sauce;
Coconut white fish with a citrus sauce, or;
Vegetable lasagna.

Time:
6:00 p.m. - Social Hour
7:00 p.m. - Program Begins

Cost: $75 per person