Parade Committee Bundles Parade Posters for Holiday Sale
PITTSFIELD, Mass. - The Pittsfield Parade Committee is offering a chance to collect all 12 past parade posters for a $100 dollar donation to the Parade Committee.The posters, part of the annual fundraising campaigns, are displayed for viewing at the parade committee storefront on North Street, next to Bagels Too, 166 North St. or by visiting the Parade website at www.pittsfieldparade.com.
To purchase the 12-packs, a check can be sent to the Pittsfield Parade Committee, PO Box 1738, Pittsfield MA 01202. The posters may be picked up at: Pasko Frame and Gift, 243 North Street; Miller Supply, 205 West Street; Steven’s World of Flooring at Allendale Shopping Center; or Elm Street Hardware, at 129 Elm Street.
The bundled posters are being offered at a special savings price for the holidays. This offer is available until January 1, 2010 and more information can be obtained by calling the parade phone at 413-447a-7763 or by e-mail at pittsfieldparade@aol.com.
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 1977, a year 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.
