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Colleen

Information & Application

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.

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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. 

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So, will you be the next Springfield Colleen?

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Eligibility Requirements

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

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  • 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, Monson, Palmer 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. 

    • Confirmed with a transcript and/or a valid school ID​

  • Young women who have a family member that is a member in good standing of the John Boyle O’Reilly 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 Massachusetts, are NOT eligible.

    • Past applicants who were not chosen in prior years, but remain eligible may reapply. 

  • Those applying for the Scholarship must currently be enrolled in school. 

Colleen Application

 

 

 

Our Colleen Application is available via a Google Form.

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

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Colleen Gifts

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

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The Colleen receives the above, a tiara, and 2 round trip tickets to Ireland to be used before January 1st, 2027. 

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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.

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