Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade canceled for second year amid pandemic
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art float proceeds on Northampton Street on March 17, 2019, during the 68th annual St. Patrick’s Parade in Holyoke. GAZETTE FILE PHOTO
Published: 1/5/2021 2:32:42 PM
HOLYOKE – For the second consecutive year, the 69th Annual Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We understand that many will be saddened, but we need to do what is best for our community,” said Marc Joyce, 2020-2021 parade president, in a statement. “We will march again and we will have much to celebrate over homecoming weekend in 2022.”