Sign-up and post on Iberkshires today.It's Free!
Already a member? Log In
28°  H- 69%
The Berkshires online guide to events, news and Berkshire County community information.
Thursday January 8, 2009
 Make us your homepage!
 

Region

Citgo: We Have Oil 4 Joe
Galusha Buys Green River Farm
Readsboro Utility Damaged by Storm
State Preps for Bulge Battle
Stockbridge Opposes Pike Link
Brace of Storms Boost Ski Areas
Houses of Faith in Need of Repair

Songs From St. James (Vt.)

Obama Transition

Your Seat at the Table
Track who's meeting with the Obama transition team and what they're proposing.
Federal government has 8,000 job openings
Are you going to the inauguration? We'd like to hear from you. E-mail to info@iberkshires.com.
The president-elect's new Web site
www.change.gov
Essay Winners Will Get Inaugural Tickets

Daily Digest


Steve Decker cleans up in front of BankNorth on Wednesday.
More Snow

The Berkshires received several inches of snow this morning, but not enough to close schools, unlike yesterday's sleety mess. Temperatures will drop into the 20s this afternoon. A few more snow showers are expected through the weekend.
Duff'em If You've Got'em
North Adams Regional Hospital went smoke-free Monday — so did all its sister sites, from Sweet Brook to Northern Berkshire Family Practice to the Women's Exchange. No ashtrays, no smoking: No butts about it.

Wanted: Eagle Eyes
MassWildlife's annual eagle count runs Dec. 31 to Jan. 14. Anyone sighting one of the regal birds in Massachusetts is asked to participate.

Send date, time, location and town of eagle sightings, number of birds, whether juvenile or adult and observer's contact information to Mass.wildlife@state.ma.us.
How much is heating oil this week?
How to get heating help
Need to contact iBerkshires? Here's how.
Like to Write?
iBerkshires accepts submissions about local events, news and opinion pieces. There are openings for freelance work, too, for qualified candidates. E-mail tdaniels@iberkshires.com to find out more.

What's Playing


Adam Sandler experiences "Bedtime Stories" that come true.
Movie schedules and times

Sales Fliers

 
 

Columnists

That's Life

O Christmas Tree

Independent Investor

Take Your Required Minimum Distribution

Pick of the Week

Amy Grant

Other Stuff

Digital TV Subsidy Program Running Out of Money
Couple Doubles B&W Twins
Mars Rovers Mark 5 Years
Spirit
and Opportunity have been trekking the red planet for half a decade. Spirit hit the 5-year mark on Sunday; Opportunity will on Jan. 24.

 Search: 
 for    

Related Stories

 
Printer Friendly Version
   Recommend this story to a friend

Pittsfield 4th of July Parade Committee Seeks Volunteers

- April 08, 2008

The Pittsfield 4th of July Parade Committee is looking for volunteers to help make the July 4th Parade bigger and better than ever.
 
July 4th is a time for Pittsfield to celebrate our heritage as we proudly showcase the City of Pittsfield, with what is widely recognized as one of the finest 4th of July celebrations in America. While the exciting event occurs on a single day, the planning, preparation and fundraising takes nearly a whole year. Planning for the 2008 parade began almost immediately after last year’s successful 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 their 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. The next meeting is scheduled for April 23, 2008 immediately following the second of two Float Building Seminars, beginning at 7:00pm at Morningside School on Burbank Street in Pittsfield. Marchetti said, “Any new organization interested in being in the parade or volunteering, should fill out an application form located online at www.pittsfieldparade.com or email  info@pittsfieldparade.com.”

The parade theme for 2008 is A World of Music. Marchetti added, “Anyone interested in volunteering in any capacity should plan to attend the next meeting.” The parade committee estimated that about 100,000 people from all over the country come out to see the most anticipated event of the summer, Pittsfield's Independence Day celebration, The Grand Marshall for this year’s parade will be announced this spring.

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 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 firemen, the parade grew in size and popularity but was discontinued in 1976. After a bleak 1977 with no parade, a small group of volunteer citizens obtained $2,000 seed money from the City of Pittsfield 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.

Please send donations to Pittsfield Parade Committee Inc, PO Box 1738, Pittsfield MA 01202 Visit the website at www.pittsfieldparade.com

Your Comments
Post Comment
No Comments


iBerkshires.com Text Ads
www.iberkshires.com
iberkshires.com
www.papyribooks.net
www.ateffinejeweler.com
Advertise on iBerkshires.com



Essentials
Berkshire Nightlife
Berkshire Photos
Berkshire Wallpaper
Borrow Movies
Class Reunion Page
Columnists
Dannyoart.com
Movie Times
Obituaries
Randy Trabold

Enter your email address below to receive our FREE iBerkshires.com Newsletter

| Home | A & E | Automotive | Business | Community News | Dining | Lodging & Travel |
| Real Estate | Schools | Sports & Outdoors | Berkshires Weather | Weddings | Berkshires Map |
Advertise | Recommend This Page | Help
Contact Us | Privacy Policy| User Agreement
Execution Time: 262 ms