Colleen

Information & Application

Every year, some of the finest young women from the Springfield area and surrounding towns compete for an opportunity to represent the City of Springfield as the Colleen or a member of the Court.

A panel of judges will interview contestants at the preliminary contest, and five finalists will be picked to represent the Springfield Colleen Court at the Preliminaries. One of the five finalists will be crowned Springfield Colleen at the Coronation Ball.

So, will you be the next Springfield Colleen?

Eligibility Requirements

If you have questions regarding eligibility, please reach out to colleen@springfieldstpatricksparade.org.

Young Women of Irish Descent between 17 and 22 years of age.

Single, Never Married, Engaged, or had/with a child.
At least a High School Junior
Residents of Springfield, East Longmeadow, Hampden, Longmeadow, Ludlow or Wilbraham are eligible. (Residents of other towns MAY be eligible)
Young women who attend a high school/college within the towns the Springfield St. Patrick’s Parade Committee Oversees
Young women who have a family member that is a member in good standing of the John Boyle O’Rielly Club
- With the understanding that they will still need to be present if selected as the Colleen or a member of the Court to fulfill all duties and events within the year, they are awarded.
Former Colleens and Members of the Court, from any contingency within Massachuttess, are NOT eligible.
- Past applicants who were not chosen and remain eligible may reapply.
Those applying for the Scholarship must currently be enrolled in school.

Colleen Application

Applications for 2025 are closed, as our Colleens have been selected.
Applications for the 2026 Contest will open in the fall of 2026. Stay tuned and reach out with any questions

For questions relating to the Colleens or the Contest, please email colleen@springfieldstpatricksparade.org

Colleen Gifts

All court members receive a genuine Irish wool sweater, scarf, sash, jewelry, and more.

The Colleen receives the above, a tiara, and 2 round trip tickets to Ireland to be used before January 1st, 2026.

Colleen and her Court are also gifted with gifts donated by the Committee and area businesses.

The Springfield Colleen and her Court will ride atop a themed float in the Holyoke St. Patrick's Day parade and attend many events, parties, and fundraisers throughout the year.