Paul Marino Named Grand Marshal Of Fall Foliage Parade
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Local historian Paul Marino is well known for giving various tours around the city.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The 58th annual Fall Foliage Parade will be themed, "Haunts, Legends, and Ghost Stories" with Paul Marino being named the Grand Marshal.
The Berkshire Chamber of Commerce and the city announced the theme and grand marshal Tuesday morning. The parade and festival is scheduled to be held on Sunday, October 6.
Marino. a local historian, is is known for providing local history tours of the city and cemetery walks. He has an extensive history of documenting the city's history and has produced several documentaries and written essays. He has been involved with other projects headed by the city's historical society, the Friends of the Mohawk Theater, the North Adams Public Library and cable access chanels.
"Embracing the rich history of ghosts, legends, and folk lore in the area is a fun way to celebrate North Berkshire, which we really wanted to do this year," Parade Director Danielle Thomas said in a prepared statement. "We're thrilled that Paul will be leading the celebration. His vast knowledge of the local history and haunts will allow us to get really creative while also providing an educational component for the community."
The parade steps off at 1 p.m. at the former Wal-Mart, continues down Curran Highway and ends downtown.
The annual parade is coordinated by the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce. Organizers are still looking for volunteers to help with the parade. For more information on the parade or to volunteer, call Danielle Thomas at 413-499-4000, ext. 126 or visit www.fallfoliageparade.com.
