Williamstown's Reindog Parade Going Virtual This Holiday

01:08PM / Tuesday, November 10, 2020Print Story | Email Story

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The popular Reindog Parade is going virtual this year. Instead of marching with Santa Claus, pets of all kinds will be able to pose in their holiday fare on WilliNet.

The annual parade down Spring Street has been part of the Holiday Walk in early December. But because of the social distancing to keep the novel coronavirus at bay, this year, the parade is offering an open invitation: all animals are welcome to participate in the 1st Virtual Holiday Walk ReinPET Parade. Let the spirit of the season inspire you!

Send a video or photo of your dog, cat, bunny, bird, hamster, horse, cow, sheep, goat, llama, alpaca, chicken, or pig parading in holiday costume. Dress-up your furry, woolly friend, parade with pride, make a video or take a photo, and complete this submission form to be included in the virtual event. WilliNet will use submissions to produce the virtual parade and premiere it at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5.

Deadline for video/photo submissions is Monday, Nov. 23, at 11:59 p.m. Any questions, email Vee Butler at events@williamstownchamber.com.

There will be a panel of judges to vote on best pet in each category, and the public will choose from those four for best in show.

The Virtual Holiday Walk ReinPET Parade will kick off an hourlong virtual holiday variety show on WilliNet: "HO HO HO Holiday Walk 2020" with performers, elves, interviews, surprises, and Santa, too. The event begins with the pets at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5, on WilliNet TV Channel 1303 and streaming on willinet.org and WilliNet-TV's Facebook page.

Additional details about this year's Holiday Walk will be shared next week.

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St. Stan's Students Spread Holiday Cheer at Williamstown Commons

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
12:50PM / Sunday, December 21, 2025

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Students from St. Stanislaus Kostka School in Adams brought the holiday spirit to Williamstown Commons on Thursday, delivering handmade Christmas cards and leading residents in a community caroling session.

"It honestly means the world to us because it means the world to them," said nursing home Administrator Alex Fox on Thursday morning. "This made their days. This could have even made their weeks. It could have made their Christmas, seeing the children and interacting with the community."

Teacher Kate Mendonca said this is the first year her class has visited the facility, noting that the initiative was driven entirely by the students.

"This came from the kids. They said they wanted to create something and give back," Mendonca said. "We want our students involved in the community instead of just reading from a religion book."

Preparation for the event began in early December, with students crafting bells to accompany their singing. The handmade cards were completed last week.

"It's important for them to know that it's not just about them during Christmas," Mendonca said. "It's about everyone, for sure. I hope that they know they really helped a lot of people today and hopefully it brought joy to the residents here."

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