Michelle Alvarez watches the 72nd annual Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Holyoke. STAFF PHOTO / DANIEL JACOBI II—

Holyoke High School Cheerleader Makayli Suom, left, marches along the parade route during the 72nd annual Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Holyoke. STAFF PHOTO / DANIEL JACOBI II—

Brayndon Cody holds daughter Sofia, top, 6, and Adeya Marcano, right, 5, during the 72nd annual Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Holyoke. STAFF PHOTO / DANIEL JACOBI II—

Holyoke High School Band member Yadiel Nieves marches along the parade route during the 72nd annual Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Holyoke. STAFF PHOTO / DANIEL JACOBI II—

From left: Irene Liquori, Marty Pirro and Lynda Depalo watch the 72nd annual Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Holyoke. STAFF PHOTO / DANIEL JACOBI II—

A group of kids eat food during the 72nd annual Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Holyoke. STAFF PHOTO / DANIEL JACOBI II—

Members of the Holyoke Medical Center and Valley Health Systems twirl umbrellas during the 72nd annual Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Holyoke. STAFF PHOTO / DANIEL JACOBI II—