Post-parade festivities continue at Nathan Bill's Bar and Restaurant in Springfield
72nd annual Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade march lineup
At 5:00 p.m. Sunday evening, Nathan Bill's Bar and Restaurant was packed. Some of the people there got to the parade between 8-10am earlier that day. There is only one way to close out this Irish weekend. 'This, a lot of camaraderie. I'm not even Irish and it's awesome,' said Donna Valletti of Springfield. 'Care-free, just having fun, everyone's having a good time,' shared Scott Megazzini of Springfield. Post-parade festivities are a tradition for many locals. First responders from across the region were also taking part, as parade weekend is known to be a homecoming. Whether it was the live band at Nathan Bill's or their shamrock martini's, quality time is what drew all of these people to celebrate one last hoorah.
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