St. Patrick’s festivities continue, celebrations thrive in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, MA. (WGGB/WSHM) - This year’s parade is behind us, but the holiday festivities continued for many in the Springfield area.

Locals refused to let the fun end after the final parade floats and headed to local bars for post parade celebrations.

The annual Holyoke St. Patrick’s parade is an annual can’t miss tradition for locals like Mark Kenney.

“The parade to my family means tradition I’ve been going there since I was a kid,” said Kenney. “I bring my children there my friends being their children there it’s just every year it grows and grows and it’s a great thing to celebrate every year.”

After the parade, the fun continued with many heading to local bars in their holiday best.

“Just keep it going keep the weekend going couple of drinks and hanging out.” said George, a Springfield resident.

On Sunday afternoon, Western Mass News stopped by Nathan Bill’s in Springfield where we found folks enjoying food specials and listening to live music.

We spoke with Kristin Kaimi who explained the business has been hosting St. Patrick’s events for the past ten years, a tradition they look forward to.

“The owners and operators are Irish, and this is just part of their heritage and this area it’s a big deal and they want to be just as much a part of the community as they can,” said Kaimi.

Paradegoers are already looking forward to next year.

“If you didn’t make the parade this year you better be there next year because you’re really missing out,” said Mark Kenney.

We’re told the celebration at Nathan Bill’s will wrap up at 2 a.m., when they close.

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