Empire Access Sponsors Scranton St. Patrick’s Day Parade Television Broadcast

Scranton, PA, March 6, 2025 – Empire Access, a Northeast fiber-based internet service provider, is sponsoring the exclusive live broadcast of Scranton, Pennsylvania’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade will air on WYOU Channel 22 on Saturday, March 8, 2025, beginning at 11:45 a.m. ET.

Scranton’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been a community tradition since 1962 and has grown into one of the largest locally-produced events in Northeastern Pennsylvania and the second largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the country. The celebration brings together community members to showcase local culture through marching bands, floats, community groups, and a festive atmosphere filled with delicious local food and drink.

“We’re thrilled to sponsor the live television broadcast of this beloved Scranton tradition,” said Kevin Dickens, CEO of Empire Access. “As a service provider rooted in the communities we serve, we understand the importance of events that unite people and celebrate local culture, and we enjoy being an active and supportive member of the Scranton community.”

Empire Access first announced its expansion into Scranton in November 2022 and began construction the following February. Founded in 1896 in Prattsburgh, New York, with a commitment to providing rapid internet services and personalized customer service to its community. Since then, it has grown to a leading Internet Service Provider in the Northeast United States, serving large areas of Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Empire Access distinguishes itself from other regional internet providers through active community involvement, including participation in and sponsorships of local events, to ensure it remains deeply connected to the communities it serves.

Empire Access representative, Casey Patuk, will be attending the live event and can answer any questions about the company’s internet services.

For more information about Empire Access and its internet services, please visit: https://www.empireaccess.com.

About Empire Access:

Founded in 1896 with a single telephone line in Prattsburgh, NY, Empire Access has grown significantly as a local communications provider serving large areas of Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Empire Access offers a wide range of products and services from scalable high-speed fiber optic internet, TV, phone, and advanced security solutions. Responding to a variety of business and consumer needs, Empire Access continues to expand into new areas while retaining a strong focus on local and personalized customer service. In 2017, 2018, and 2021, Empire Access has been awarded for Best Internet Service Provider in the Southern Tier region of New York, the Southern Tier Award as well as the best FLX Award. Empire Access was named the fastest Internet Service Provider in the Northeastern United States for two consecutive years by PC Mag. In January of 2023, Empire Access closed on a majority investment from funds controlled by Antin Infrastructure Partners.