Spirit of Springfield

05/22/2026

2️⃣ Weeks until Chicopee Mayor Vieau tries to hold on to the Mayor's Cup Trophy at the 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗳 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗰! 🏌🏻‍♂️

He will take on Springfield Mayor Sarno, West Springfield Mayor Reichelt, and Agawam Mayor Johnson. They will putt to win in the the friendly contest sponsored by Charlie Arment Trucking and Deer Park Recycling.

There is still time to register a foursome and catch the mayors in action on Friday, June 5th at Franconia Golf Course. ⛳️

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05/19/2026

From State Street to Bridge Street it was a sea of people at the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁! 🥞 They came for pancakes, people, and community spirit! 🎉

It was MGM Springfield's 14th year as the lead sponsor and Carlos Gonzalez State Representative 1st time as the Honorary Chair. 👑 He brought the salsa, soul, and rock'n roll! 🎶

See more great photos at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCU83v

05/17/2026

Everyone is talking about the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁!

05/17/2026

This is how you celebrate 2️⃣ birthdays -- Springfield's 390th and America's 250th! 🎂 It was the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 🥞 in the middle of Main Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. Where else?!

Thank you MGM Springfield, supporters, donors, volunteers, entertainers, and everyone who joined us for the festivities! 🥳

05/15/2026

It was a busy day for the 2026 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 Honorary Chair Carlos Gonzalez State Representative. He cooked bacon in the morning with Sheriff Nick Cocchi and his team at the Hampden County Sheriff's Department, and then he headed to Mercy Medical Center to mix the last batch of pancake batter.

Join him Saturday, May 16th from 8am to 11am on Main Street for pancakes and all the fixin's!

The fun and the flapjacks are sponsored by MGM Springfield.

05/15/2026

Thank you Hampden County Sheriff's Office for cooking 1,050 pounds of Smithfield Foods bacon 🥓 for the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast 🥞 on Saturday, May 16.

05/15/2026

We will be missing someone at this year's 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁! 🥞 Peter Lappin (right) was the longtime chairman. He was key to the event's success since its inception in 1976. He was a strong proponent for Western Massachusetts when he served as a Massachusetts State Representative and a member of the Governor's Council.

05/14/2026

🚨TRAFFIC ALERT🚨 In preparation for the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 🥞, Main Street from State Street to Bridge Street will close 🛑 on Friday, May 15th at 10am. Vehicular traffic 🚗 will be allowed to travel down Court Street from East Columbus Avenue to City Hall to Pynchon Street and back to East Columbus Avenue, and will be able to cross Main Street from Boland Way to Harrison Avenue.

All access to the area will be closed on Saturday, May 16th from 4am to 3pm, or until the Springfield Police Department deems it safe. 🚓

Join us for the annual pancake party on Saturday, May 16th from 8am to 11am. Park in a Springfield Parking Authority Garage for just $5! 🚘

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

Happy Birthday, Springfield!🎂 On this day in 1636, Springfield was founded. It is the oldest Springfield in America. Its 390th birthday will be celebrated with the 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁. 🥞

Join us on Main Street on Saturday, May 16th from 8am to 11am.