Holyoke's St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Draw Massive Crowds.

The 70th Annual Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade took place on Sunday, showcasing prize-winning floats, championship bands, and notable celebrities. The parade draws on the Irish heritage of Holyoke and has grown from 25,000 spectators in 1952 to over 400,000 in 2011. The event features international and high school bands, as well as the famed Philadelphia Mummers String Bands.