[mk_page_section padding_top=”128″ padding_bottom=”128″ section_id=”welcome” el_class=”difFullHeight difd_add-triangle-top-left-orange” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1615557674738{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]March is Irish Heritage Month and in Western Mass we have plenty of ways to celebrate![/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_padding_divider][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][mk_image src=”https://difhosting1.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/blog-road-trip-27-bige.jpg” image_width=”375″ image_height=”250″ margin_bottom=”0″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1615562780030{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]St. Patrick’s Day Drive-by Parade at the Eastern States Exposition
Get in the St. Patty’s Day spirit on March 13th spirit by driving through the fairgrounds to wave to our local parade marshals, colleens & courts. This St. Patrick’s Day Drive-by Parade is organized by W. Springfield’s St. Patrick’s Parade Committee. Bring a non-perishable food item and help the colleens fight hunger. Enter through Gate 1. For more information click here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_divider margin_top=”40″ margin_bottom=”40″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][mk_image src=”https://difhosting1.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/blog-road-trip-27-st.pats-race.jpg” image_width=”375″ image_height=”250″ frame_style=”single_line”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1615562994903{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Virtual St. Patrick’s Day Road Race
On March 20th, runners are encouraged to get out and run a 10K for St. Patrick’s Day. Create your own 10K route (or use the official Holyoke Road Race route!) and compete against other runners. For just a $25 entry fee, you’ll receive a familiar looking t-shirt, printable custom bib number, free beer, and local giveaways. The St. Patrick’s Road Race Committee will even buy you a beer by providing gift certificates and prizes that support businesses around the finish line in Holyoke.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_divider margin_top=”40″ margin_bottom=”40″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][mk_image src=”https://difhosting1.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/blog-road-trip-27-ycc.jpg” image_width=”375″ image_height=”250″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1615563151088{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Yankee Candle
Yankee Candle celebrates all things green with their new collection of St. Patrick’s Day candles and accessories. Top off your visit by raising a glass at the Powder Hollow Brewery right on the Yankee Candle Village campus.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_divider margin_top=”40″ margin_bottom=”40″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][mk_image src=”https://difhosting1.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/blog-road-trip-27-dining.jpg” image_width=”375″ image_height=”250″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1615563380185{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Dine-In or Take-Out
What’s more traditional than corned beef and cabbage in the month of March?! Western Mass has plenty of options for dining in or take-out including Munich Haus serves corned beef and cabbage lunch and dinner from March 16-21. Champney’s Restaurant at The Deerfield Inn celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with live Irish music and special menu additions with an Irish twist![/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_divider margin_top=”40″ margin_bottom=”40″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][mk_image src=”https://difhosting1.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/blog-road-trip-27-raise-a-pint.jpg” image_width=”375″ image_height=”250″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1615564044918{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Raise a Pint
Looking to raise a pint in a toast to Irish Heritage? Check out this great selection of local craft breweries on our Western Mass Beer Trail. Or pop into MGM Springfield for a Shamrock Sour. At The Delaney House you can do it all at their Eat, Drink & Be Irish celebration from March 17-21.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_divider margin_top=”40″ margin_bottom=”40″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1615564253390{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]As always, Western Mass businesses have enhanced cleaning measures and COVID-safety programs in place so you can enjoy your St. Patrick’s holiday and feel secure. Slainte! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_image=”https://difhosting1.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/holyoke-overview.jpg” bg_position=”center center” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” enable_3d=”true” speed_factor=”0.5″ video_color_mask=”#004f6b” video_opacity=”0.8″ js_vertical_centered=”true” padding_top=”96″ padding_bottom=”96″ section_id=”subscribe” el_class=”difFullHeight” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Best of Western Mass” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%2300b2ba”][vc_column_text align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1510243760717{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Exclusive info and promotions sent directly to your inbox monthly.[/vc_column_text]
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Get in the St. Patty’s Day spirit on March 13th spirit by driving through the fairgrounds to wave to our local parade marshals, colleens & courts. This St. Patrick’s Day Drive-by Parade is organized by W. Springfield’s St. Patrick’s Parade Committee. Bring a non-perishable food item and help the colleens fight hunger. Enter through Gate 1. For more information click here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_divider margin_top=”40″ margin_bottom=”40″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][mk_image src=”https://difhosting1.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/blog-road-trip-27-st.pats-race.jpg” image_width=”375″ image_height=”250″ frame_style=”single_line”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1615562994903{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Virtual St. Patrick’s Day Road Race
On March 20th, runners are encouraged to get out and run a 10K for St. Patrick’s Day. Create your own 10K route (or use the official Holyoke Road Race route!) and compete against other runners. For just a $25 entry fee, you’ll receive a familiar looking t-shirt, printable custom bib number, free beer, and local giveaways. The St. Patrick’s Road Race Committee will even buy you a beer by providing gift certificates and prizes that support businesses around the finish line in Holyoke.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_divider margin_top=”40″ margin_bottom=”40″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][mk_image src=”https://difhosting1.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/blog-road-trip-27-ycc.jpg” image_width=”375″ image_height=”250″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1615563151088{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Yankee Candle
Yankee Candle celebrates all things green with their new collection of St. Patrick’s Day candles and accessories. Top off your visit by raising a glass at the Powder Hollow Brewery right on the Yankee Candle Village campus.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_divider margin_top=”40″ margin_bottom=”40″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][mk_image src=”https://difhosting1.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/blog-road-trip-27-dining.jpg” image_width=”375″ image_height=”250″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1615563380185{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Dine-In or Take-Out
What’s more traditional than corned beef and cabbage in the month of March?! Western Mass has plenty of options for dining in or take-out including Munich Haus serves corned beef and cabbage lunch and dinner from March 16-21. Champney’s Restaurant at The Deerfield Inn celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with live Irish music and special menu additions with an Irish twist![/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_divider margin_top=”40″ margin_bottom=”40″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/12″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][mk_image src=”https://difhosting1.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/blog-road-trip-27-raise-a-pint.jpg” image_width=”375″ image_height=”250″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1615564044918{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Raise a Pint
Looking to raise a pint in a toast to Irish Heritage? Check out this great selection of local craft breweries on our Western Mass Beer Trail. Or pop into MGM Springfield for a Shamrock Sour. At The Delaney House you can do it all at their Eat, Drink & Be Irish celebration from March 17-21.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][mk_divider margin_top=”40″ margin_bottom=”40″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1615564253390{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]As always, Western Mass businesses have enhanced cleaning measures and COVID-safety programs in place so you can enjoy your St. Patrick’s holiday and feel secure. Slainte! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/mk_page_section][mk_page_section bg_image=”https://difhosting1.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/holyoke-overview.jpg” bg_position=”center center” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” enable_3d=”true” speed_factor=”0.5″ video_color_mask=”#004f6b” video_opacity=”0.8″ js_vertical_centered=”true” padding_top=”96″ padding_bottom=”96″ section_id=”subscribe” el_class=”difFullHeight” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Best of Western Mass” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%2300b2ba”][vc_column_text align=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1510243760717{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Exclusive info and promotions sent directly to your inbox monthly.[/vc_column_text]
