Don’t miss the 72nd annual Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade this Sunday, March 23rd!
The Parade is a community-favorite event, one for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together and celebrate the city’s rich history. You can count on thousands of marchers, 25-30 floats, 35 to 40 marching bands, and somewhere around 400,000 spectators, along with 1.2 million+ television viewers.
Join in on the fun to experience this Holyoke tradition that has been around for over six decades!
⌚ Kick off for the parade is usually around 11 AM
📍2.65-mile parade route - north on Northampton Street to Beech Street; Southeast on Appleton Street to High Street; North on High Street to Hampden Street
Enjoy!☘️
🔬✨ Spark curiosity and creativity at the Children’s Museum at Holyoke! With hands-on exhibits and interactive displays, they are dedicated to enhancing the educational and cultural awareness of all children through the arts, the sciences, and the world around them. It’s the perfect place for kids to explore, learn, and have fun! Bring the whole family for an adventure! 🚀🧪
@childrensmuseumholyoke
📍444 Dwight St, Holyoke, MA
📞 (413) 536-7048
The Spring Bulb Show tradition is BACK at the @smithcollegebotanicgarden ! The Spring Bulb Show starts this Saturday and will run for two weeks. This tradition began in the early 1900s.
Blooming at different times during the spring, over 8,000 bulbs are coaxed into flowering simultaneously. There will be an impressive display of crocuses, hyacinths, narcissi, irises, lilies, tulips and non-hardy South African bulbs. The growing process begins in October, as Smith students assist the horticulturists in potting the bulbs and putting them into cold storage.
The show will run through Sunday, March 16th, from 10am-4pm. Fridays and Saturdays will have extended hours until 8pm.
***Groups of 10 or more are recommended to sign up in advance online.
📍16 College Lane, Northampton, MA
📞413-585-2742
As we head into the month of March this weekend we’re excited for all of the “Irish things” coming up! Here are a few of our favorite spots to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this month:
@nathanbillsefp
📍110 Island Pond Rd, Springfield, MA
📞(413) 737-6135
@evtavern
📍53 N Main St, East Longmeadow, MA
📞(413) 525-7777
@logcabindelaney
📍3 Country Club Rd, Holyoke, MA
📞(413) 532-1800
@murphys.pub
📍664 Suffield St, Agawam, MA
📞(413) 301-7074
St. Patrick’s Road Race
📍Maple and Lyman St, Holyoke, MA
@holyokestpatricksparade
⌚ 11:00-12:00pm
Spring🌷is quickly approaching and we know that although the winter can be frigid here in Western Mass, some people love the activities that come with it!🎿
Whether you’re more of an outdoor explorer or an indoor person during the winter months there’s plenty of activities in Western Mass to keep you busy. Here are a few of our favorites:
Ski or snowboard down the slopes of @berkshire.east 🎿
Berkshire East Mountain Resort
📍66 Thunder Mountain Rd, Charlemont, MA
📞(413) 339-6618
See the butterflies at @magicwingsma Butterfly Conservatory!
📍281 Greenfield Rd, South Deerfield, MA
📞(413) 665-2805
Grab a bite, attend a comedy show, swing the golf club at Top Golf, or catch a live performance at the @mgmspringfield
📍One MGM Wy, Springfield, MA
📞(413) 273-5000
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