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Pittsfield Parade Committee Seeks Volunteers - October 19, 2007
Organizational Meeting Scheduled for Oct. 24
PITTSFIELD - The Pittsfield 4th of July Parade Committee is looking for volunteers to help make the July 4 Parade bigger and better than ever.
Committee members say July 4 is a time for Pittsfield to celebrate its heritage and proudly showcase the city with what is widely recognized as one of the finest Fourth of July celebrations in America. While the event occurs on a single day, the planning, preparation and fundraising takes nearly a year. Planning for the 2008 parade began almost immediately after this year's march, by the all-volunteer board and Parade Committee.
Parade committee Treasurer/coordinator Peter Marchetti said, "People tend to think this is a one day event that comes and goes effortlessly. What they don’t realize is how hard our volunteers work on a year round basis to help it run smoothly."
Marchetti said the staff of approximately 15 could use more helpers from the community. "We meet monthly and we hope that more people will take an interest in helping us bring this historic event to the city."
The parade committee meets the fourth Wednesday of every month, with the next meeting scheduled for Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at Morningside School on Burbank Street. Marchetti said, "Anyone interested in volunteering in any capacity should plan to attend the next meeting."
He continued, "Fundraising is an issue every year. We hope to come up with some new ideas and ways to allow us to keep this tradition alive and well, for the kids."
The parade committee estimated that about 100,000 people from all over the country come to see Pittsfield's Independence Day celebration. The theme for next year's parade will soon be announced.
The parade has an historic reputation dating back to 1824, when the procession consisted of Revolutionary War survivors, patriots, politicians and horse-drawn carriages. The parade was held off and on by various citizen groups until 1947, when it was taken over by the Pittsfield Permanent Firemen's Association. Under the firefighters, the parade grew in size and popularity but was discontinued in 1976.
After a 1977 with no parade, a small group of volunteer citizens obtained $2,000 seed money from the city and held their first parade in 1978. Over the years, this independent, non-profit organization - the Pittsfield 4th of July Parade Committee Inc. - has grown in size, spirit and determination, and with it, the parade has grown in size, quality and popularity. Send donations to Pittsfield Parade Committee Inc., P.O. Box 1738, Pittsfield MA 01202. More information: www.pittsfieldparade.com |
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