Deadline Approaching For Pittsfield Parade

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. The deadline for participating in the 4th of July Parade is June 1.

There are typically about 170 units in each parade which is comprised of community groups, veterans' groups, fire departments, floats, balloons, musical units, and elected officials.  

A form may be obtained by calling 413-447-7763, by going to the web site, pittsfieldparade.com (scrolling down on the landing page), or by sending an email to pittsfieldparade@aol.com.

"It's a big parade," said Committee President Pete Marchetti. "But each and every participant must fill out and submit an application or we have no way of knowing about their intentions, can't work them into the line of march or let the telecast hosts know about them." 

The volunteers who work to feed the various units into the line of march have a list of all units under their responsibility.  The list is prepared using the formal applications which must be submitted with descriptions of their participant for broadcast purposes and for use in the program.  

Float operators and builders must attend workshops prior to the parade to learn and understand rules and regulations on construction and use. Future workshops for floats are:  Polish Falcons, Belair Ave. May 15 and 6/12 6:30pm; St Mark's Church, Father Leonard Hall, 400 West St. Pittsfield 5/20, 7pm and 5/25 10 am.

Donations are also sought and may be made on the committee's website pittsfieldparade.com.

 


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Afternoon Arrival Estimated for Harris on Saturday

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to arrive in Pittsfield early Saturday afternoon, according to emerging information about the campaign event.

Gov. Maura Healey will greet her at Westfield-Barnes Airport around 12:30 p.m. The Pittsfield event is expected to start around 1:30 p.m.

"Please be advised that due to a special event occurring in the downtown area, we ask the public to follow all posted detours between 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 27," a press release from the city reads.

"Drivers should also expect delays downtown and should consider alternate routes. Parking restrictions will also be in place. Residents, visitors and event attendees should keep these temporary closures in mind when traveling."

Harris was scheduled for the sold-out event in downtown Pittsfield before being suddenly elevated to presidential candidate on Sunday. The original Biden-Harris fundraiser is now a Harris fundraiser but it was unclear if she would continue with her scheduled appearances.

Tickets sold out almost immediately, ranging from $100 to thousands of dollars.

"For security purposes," event details have not been disclosed such as the time and location.  It is assumed to occur at the Colonial Theatre based on a seating chart in the Eventbrite ticket link though, a representative from the theater last week denied knowledge of the event — then directed the caller to the Eventbrite link.

Josh Landes, WAMC's Berkshire bureau chief, has confirmed that he will be at the event and posted details to social media on Friday.

"We expect the program [at the Colonial Theatre] to begin at approximately 1:20 p.m. ET and for the show to conclude at 2:40 p.m. ET," the post reads.

"The program will include remarks from Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Ed Markey, Congressman Richie Neal, Fmr. Governor Deval Patrick and Heather Cox Richardson as well as performances by James Taylor, Yo-Yo Ma, and Emanuel Ax. Concessions will be available for purchase at the venue."

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