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North Adams Kicks Off Annual Fireworks Donation Drive

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The city of North Adams is calling on local businesses and members of the community to help support this year’s fireworks display, which is again scheduled to take place at Noel Filed Athletic Complex after the SteepleCats’ home game on Monday, July 4.

The show in North Adams is one of the largest in Berkshire County, drawing thousands of viewers from the capital region of New York State, southern Vermont and all of Berkshire County.

“Fireworks are a quintessential part of this nation and our community’s 4th of July traditions. They are exciting, inspiring and also pretty expensive,” said Suzy Helme, the city of North Adams’ director of Community Events. “The city can’t do it alone. We are grateful for our generous community partners that pitch in each year. Every donation, regardless of size, is integral to keeping this tradition alive. Every little bit helps.”

The following are the sponsorship levels for the year:

Patriot Sponsor                         $100 and under

Firecracker Sponsor                 $250

All-American Sponsor              $500

Roman Candle Sponsor           $1,000

Grand Finale Sponsor              $2,500
 


All contributions to this city sponsored event will be tax-deductible and will be publicly acknowledged.

Anyone interested in offering financial support to the 4th of July fireworks display can do so by check or by online contribution. Checks can be mailed to 10 Main St., North Adams, MA 01247. Make checks out to the City of North Adams and please write "fireworks" in the memo line. Online donations also can be made here and scroll down for "North Adams, City of," then click on "Donations" then "Fireworks."

For information, call 413-664-6180 or email tourism@northadams-ma.gov.

 


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