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Banner Carriers Needed for Fall Foliage Festival Parade - September 13, 2007
Local, School-aged Children Invited to Participate
For Berkshire Chamber of Commerce volunteers, organizing the 52nd annual Fall Foliage Festival Parade is a daunting task that includes finding a "few good men, women, boys or girls," who are willing to carry the banners of parade sponsors.
"We always need a few extra people to cover for those who can’t make it," said Rod Bunt, parade director. "We have asked people who have banners in the parade to supply their own carriers, if possible, but so far not many have done so. We still have a shortage."
The parade committee saw an increase in volunteers willing to carry banners last year and hopes this year brings the same outpouring of community spirit. Bunt said proudly marching the banners of corporate parade sponsors down the festival route represents a crucial aspect of the parade.
"We want everyone along the parade route to see the banners of the amazing sponsors who pay from $250 to several thousand dollars to make our spectacular parade possible," said Bunt. "Banner carriers are a huge part of the parade and we’re always so pleased to see both new and familiar faces.
A minimum of 150 banner carriers is needed. Carriers should be at least 11 years of age, since the parade route is 2 1/2 miles long. Those "few good men, women, boys and girls," who are willing to carry the banners of parade sponsors will receive a free official parade T-shirt, available exclusively to banner carriers.
Anyone interested in carrying a banner in the parade can contact the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce at (413) 499-4000, Ext. 26. For additional information and festival updates visit the Fall Foliage Festival Web site at www.fallfoliageparade.com
Calling All Marching Units
Fall Foliage Parade Committee Seeks Participation from Local Organizations
The 52nd annual Fall Foliage Festival Parade is rapidly taking shape. Organized by the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce, the parade will take place on Sunday, Sept. 30, beginning at 1 p.m. Several dignitaries scheduled to march, including state Rep. Daniel E. Bosley, D-North Adams, North Adams Mayor John Barrett III and state Sen. Benjamin B. Downing, D-Pittsfield.
Eight high school bands, representing cities and towns in Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut and New York, are scheduled to appear as well several professional marching bands, including the Berkshire Highlanders Pipe Band, the Uncle Sam Chorus and the Taconic Pipe Band. Firefighter units from Florida and North Adams, Clarksburg, Adams and Hoosick and Philmont, N.Y., have responded to the call and will send fire trucks and personnel.
More than 17 marching groups have registered to participate, including the Wild Country Cloggers, Night Cruzers of Berkshire County, Fall Foliage Area Cycle Clubs, and a host of clowns, unicycles, antique automobiles and the ever-fascinating Melha Shriners.
If there are any groups or organizations that would like to march in this year’s parade they are encouraged to contact the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce at (413) 499-4000, Ext. 26. For additional information and updates visit the Fall Foliage Festival Parade Web site at www.fallfoliageparade.com |
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