Pittsfield Parade Committee presents Pittsfield’s annual Fourth of July Parade, concert, and car show Pittsfield— On Friday, July 4th at 10 a.m., Pittsfield’s Fourth of July Parade kicks off at the intersection of South and East/West Housatonic Streets, heads north straight through Park Square, and continues up North Street to Wahconah The parade kicks off at 10 am sharp on July 4th rain or shine. It begins at the intersection of South and East/West Housatonic Streets, heads north up South Street in the southbound lane straight through Park Square, and continues up the southbound lane of North Street to Wahconah Street before ending at Wahconah Park. Check out Pittsfield 4th of July Parade at Downtown Pittsfield on Jul 4 and browse Zeitcaster’s full calendar of upcoming events. PITTSFIELD, Mass.—The many hands that make Pittsfield's Fourth of July parade happen are hard at work for the 2025 event. This year's event is themed "Young at Heart," and it will have more than BHS 4th of July 5K Road Race Tuesday, July 4, 9 am The Berkshire Health Systems 4th of July 5K Road Race is an out-and-back 5K course on the route of the Pittsfield 4th of July Parade. The race starts sharply at 9 am, prior to the parade kick off at 10 am. This year’s race is being directed by the Berkshire Running Foundation. Proceeds will go to the behavioral health service programs at BHS Posted June 30, 2025 PITTSFIELD, MA (June 30, 2025) – The City of Pittsfield announces several events that are scheduled for the 4 th of July and holiday weekend. July 3: Pittsfield Parade Committee hosts a free concert from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Pittsfield Common featuring the Greater Kensington String Band and WhoaPhat Brass Band. The Pittsfield 4th of July Parade has an historic reputation dating back to 1824, when the procession consisted of Revolutionary War survivors, patriots, politicians and horse-drawn carriages. The Pittsfield 4th of July Parade takes place in the heart of the beautiful Berkshires of western Massachusetts. The Berkshires are known for outdoor activities, scenic beauty and thriving performing arts institutions. Annual festivals include the Boston Symphony Orchestra's residency at Lenox's Tanglewood Music Center, Berkshire Theater Festival and Barrington Stage where renowned musicians The parade kicks off at 10 am sharp, rain or shine, beginning at the intersection of South and East/West Housatonic Streets. The Parade will be broadcast on PTCV channel 1301, PCTV select, and Facebook live starting at 9:30 am. With a rich history dating back to 1801, the Pittsfield Fourth of July Parade, has been a fun and vibrant community event enjoyed by generations of Berkshire County residents and visitors. Pittsfield’s Fourth of July ParadeFriday, July 4, 10 a.m.The parade kicks off at 10 am sharp on July 4th rain or shine.The parade begins at the interse PITTSFIELD, Mass. — For William "Bill" Sturgeon, being the grand marshal of the historic Fourth of July parade "means everything." Meanwhile, it's a bittersweet time for Mayor Peter Marchetti The parade kicks off at 10 am sharp on July 4 rain or shine: It begins at the intersection of South and East/West Housatonic Streets in Pittsfield. Heads north up South Street on the southbound lane, straight through Park Square. Pittsfield Community Television and 89.7 WTBR-FM will provide live coverage of the Pittsfield Fourth of July Parade on Friday, July 4, with hosts Bob Heck and Becky Manship. Recognized by USA Today as one of the best 4th of July Parades in the country , the #PittsfieldParade has a historic reputation dating back to at least 1801, when the procession consisted of Fourth of July Parades PCTV produces live coverage of the Pittsfield Fourth of July Parade every year. Our tradition began in 1988. Working closely with the Pittsfield Parade Committee, this large multi-camera production is watched by thousands of viewers each year all around the country. Enjoy our archive of parade programs from years past! Here are our picks for a great 4th of July. Celebrate the 4th in the Berkshires with fireworks, parades, music, theater, movies, museums and BBQs—perfect for families, art lovers, and The city and the Pittsfield Police Department announce parking and traffic restrictions for the Fourth of July Parade. The parade steps off at 10 a.m. Thursday at South Street and East and West Housatonic streets. The parade will proceed up South Street, Bank Row, Park Place, North Street and Wahconah Street to Wahconah Park. Event in Pittsfield, MA by Pittsfield Parade on Friday, July 4 2025 We meet monthly throughout the year, and weekly as we get closer to July 4th, and hope that more people will take an interest in helping us bring this historic event to the city.
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