Westfield State University 2024 Commencement

Westfield State University 2024 Commencement

Westfield State University 2024 Commencement

Traffic Alert

Please be advised that The World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast will be taking place Saturday, May 18th on Main Street.

Beginning at 10:00 a.m on Friday, May 17,  barricades will be placed at Main Street intersections at Bridge Street and at State Street. Traffic will be allowed to cross Main Street from Boland Way to Harrison Avenue, and travel down Court Street to City Hall Place and back to East Columbus Avenue. There will be “no parking” signs posted and enforced in the area 

Please allow extra time and expect road closures.

 

 

Accessible Seating

Accessible Seating is available on a first come first served basis. Wheelchair and companion seats are available on all levels and can be accessed by elevator. Should you or your guest require accessible seating please ask an usher for assistance when you arrive for the event.

***Parking Advisory***

The Civic Center Parking Garage is currently closed and under construction on Bruce Landon Way. Parking options are available with the Springfield Parking Authority along with MGM Springfield Click here for directions and more information.

Click here for other Preferred Parking Partners

Accessible Parking

Please excuse our appearance as the MassMutual Center property and areas around us undergo construction. As we prepare for the future, we've created a map to assist you in locating ADA parking spots adjacent to the facility. ADA parking can be found on Court St., Dwight Street and State Street. Parking alternatives are also offered by the Springfield parking Authority and MGM Springfield. *ADA parking availability is subject to change – for questions regarding your specific event please contact the MassMutual Center Box Office*

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Prohibited Items

  • No Bags, backpacks, or brief cases except for: 
             1. Clutch/Purse no larger than 5"x 7"        
             2. Medical Bag        
             3. Diaper Bag (with child in attendance)
  • Cameras with interchangeable/detachable lens or external flash (No Professional Photography)
  • Audio/Visual Recording Devices (includes GoPro, Google Glass, Spectacles, etc.)
  • Selfie Sticks, Tripods, Monopods
  • Outside Food, Beverage, or Alcohol
  • Cans, Metal/Glass/Plastic Containers, Bottles, or Flasks (empty or sealed bottles included)
  • Laptops, Tablets, Personal Computers, or Two-Way Radios
  • Weapons, Firearms, Pepper Spray, Pocket Knives or Mace
  • Illegal Drugs or Substances
  • Flammable Liquids, Aerosol Cans, or Permanent Markers
  • Flashlights, Laser Pointers, Flares, or Fireworks
  • Noise Making Devices (i.e. Air Horns, whistles, bells, vuvuzelas, etc.)
  • Balloons, Balls, Projectiles, or Optical Illusions
  • Skateboards, Segways, Scooters, Rollerblades, Bicycles, Hover boards, and Helmets
  • Coolers, Ice Chests, Folding Chairs, or Pointed-Tip Umbrellas
  • Flowers (unless otherwise permitted by Tour Production)
  • Seat Cushions or Booster Seats
  • Patrons Without Shoes or Shirt
  • Masks, Chains, or Studded Belts/Bracelets
  • Drones (without prior written consent from MassMutual Center Management)
  • Animals or Pets (accommodations made for trained, harnessed, and housebroken service animals)
  • Unapproved Pamphlets, Handouts, Ads, or Flyers without prior consent from Arena Management
  • Clothing, garments, or signs displaying explicit language, profanity, or derogatory characterization toward any person(s)
  • Signs, Flags, or Banners exceeding 11” x 17” or attached to a pole/stick. Signs must be relevant to event. Signs may not contain or display obscene or offensive language and/or pictures as determined by MassMutual Center Management. Management reserves the right to prohibit or remove a sign or banner at any time. 

Terms and Conditions

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ:

ASSUMPTION OF RISK: The Venue operates and maintains its premises to protect against the exposure of the COVID-19 virus in accordance with federal and state guidelines. As noted by government health officials, complete isolation from the virus is impossible.  Accordingly, the Venue cannot and does not promise to eliminate the risk of exposure to COVID-19 and cannot and does not promise that the Ticket Holder will not contract COVID-19. The Ticket Holder acknowledges that the Venue has informed him/her that the Venue is not risk-free, that it is possible that the Ticket Holder may contract COVID-19 during his/her presence at the Venue, and that Ticket Holder freely chooses to enter and/or reside in the Venue with awareness of the associated risks.

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Dec 8 - 15, 2024

Festival of Trees

Presented by The Springfield Boys & Girls Club

Convention Center
Saturday | Dec 14, 2024

Breakfast with Santa

Proceeds from this event support the Springfield Boys & Girls Club

Convention Center
Event Starts 9:00 AM
Saturday | Dec 14, 2024

POSTPONED Down & Dirty 13: The Christmas Edition

Presented by Reyes Boxing Promotions

Arena
Event Starts 6:00 PM
Dec 21 - 22, 2024

Massachusetts Madness

MassMutual Center
Saturday | Dec 21, 2024

Basketball Hall of Fame Classic

UMass vs. Arizona State at 4:00 PM
Rhode Island vs. Temple at 6:30 PM

Arena
Event Starts 4:00 PM
Friday | Dec 27, 2024

Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Hartford Wolf Pack

Deuces Wild Friday presented by MGM Springfield

Arena
Event Starts 7:05 PM
Saturday | Dec 28, 2024

AIC Men's Hockey vs. Sacred Heart

Arena
Event Starts 1:05 PM
Saturday | Dec 28, 2024

Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Bridgeport Islanders

T-Birds Boomer Chimney Ornament Giveaway

Arena
Event Starts 7:05 PM
Tuesday | Dec 31, 2024

Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Hartford Wolf Pack

Winning Weekday presented by Mass Lottery

Arena
Event Starts 3:05 PM
Friday | Jan 3, 2025

Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Rochester Americans

Deuces Wild Friday presented by MGM Springfield

Arena
Event Starts 7:05 PM
Saturday | Jan 4, 2025

Harlem Globetrotters 2025 World Tour

Presented by Jersey Mike's Subs

MassMutual Center
Event Starts 5:00 PM
Tuesday | Jan 7, 2025

AIC Men's Hockey vs. Army West Point

Arena
Event Starts 7:05 PM
Saturday | Jan 11, 2025

Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Providence Bruins

Throwback Night presented by MassMutual

Arena
Event Starts 7:05 PM
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Monster Truck Nitro Tour

Monster Trucks and Freestyle Motorcross

Arena
Tuesday | Jan 21, 2025

AIC Men's Hockey vs. Bentley

Arena
Event Starts 7:05 PM
Friday | Jan 24, 2025

AIC Men's Hockey vs. Canisius

Arena
Event Starts 5:05 PM
Saturday | Jan 25, 2025

AIC Men's Hockey vs. Canisius

Arena
Event Starts 1:05 PM
Saturday | Jan 25, 2025

Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Providence Bruins

Arena
Event Starts 7:05 PM
Sunday | Jan 26, 2025

Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Hartford Wolf Pack

Arena
Event Starts 3:05 PM