The St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke will host their annual Grand Marshal’s Reception honoring its 71st Grand Marshal, Mary M. Lynch, this Friday, January 12th, 2024.

The Grand Marshal is the highest local honor given to a person who has distinguished themselves as a loyal person to their career, their family, and to their Irish ancestry. Mary M. Lynch is a Holyoke-native and 34-year member of the St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke.

Who: The St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke
What: The St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke to Honor Mary M. Lynch at the 2024 Grand Marshal’s Reception
When: Saturday, January 12th, 2024, 5:30 pm (doors open) – 10:00 pm
Where: Log Cabin, located at 500 Easthampton Road, Holyoke, MA

“Mary Lynch is most deserving of this esteemed honor,” said Hayley Dunn, Parade President. “Not only has she served on nearly every subcommittee, but she has held several leadership roles and is instrumental in the overall success of the Parade. Mary’s love of heritage, family, education and community make her the perfect choice for Grand Marshal and I look forward to honoring her on Friday.”

The 71st Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade will be held on Sunday, March 17th, 2024 and the 47th St. Patrick’s Road Race will be held on Saturday, March 16th, 2024.