HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) – With just over a week left until the Holyoke St. Patrick's Road Race and Parade, one of Western Massachusetts' biggest tourist attractions, local leaders are preparing for next weekend's event. We are doing all the finishing touches. schedule.
St. Patrick's Day celebrations bring together people from all over the world. Local businesses along the parade route will no doubt love the extra business, but before runners hit the pavement and the parade takes off, final plans for next weekend's event will be put into final consideration.
With just over a week until St. Patrick's Day weekend, this year's celebration in Holyoke is taking one last look before local leaders put plans into motion with a road race on Saturday and a parade on Sunday. trying to be seen.
Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade President Haley Dunn, along with a team of event planners, first responders and city department heads, are doing their part to accommodate the tens of thousands of people heading to Holyoke.
“All the work is done, which roads are closed, where people sit, the fencing is in place. It's all thanks to the great work of everyone here,” Dunn said.
Holyoke Police Lt. Isaias Cruz said security is tight and they are ready to go. If something goes wrong, we want to fix it right away. ”
Dunn added that Holyoke secured the grant money and spent it on PVTA bus rides from the MGM Springfield parking lot to Holyoke, allowing more people to enjoy free travel to the festival. Ta.
Extra people mean it's a big day for business owners along the parade route
said Nicole Ortiz, owner of local business Crave. Like I said, this is a real Super Bowl for Holyoke. So we're all trying to make the most of it and do what we can to make it as big as possible for us. ”
Mr Dunn also said that although the current forecast is for no rain next Saturday and Sunday, there is a chance of rain, and that rain or shine the celebrations at St. Patrick's Cathedral will be held. said it would begin.
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