Berkshire Pride Marks 10th Annual Pride Season

01:20PM / Saturday, March 07, 2026Print Story | Email Story

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Pride celebrates its 10th Annual Season of Pride celebrations throughout Berkshire County.

During the month of June, a series of events in Pittsfield, supported by North Adams, Lee and Lenox will foster connection, visibility, and joy, reinforcing the region's commitment to an inclusive future.

Berkshire Pride commemorates its 10th anniversary affirming "Every Day is Pride."

This June, celebrate Pride across the Berkshires with celebrations in multiple communities:

"Pride on the Common" Parade & Festival: Our flagship event! Celebrate a decade of pride and community on Saturday, June 20 with a parade through downtown Pittsfield, starting at Park Square and marching to Pittsfield Common Park. After the parade, enjoy a free, family-friendly festival.
North Adams Pride Night: A vibrant north county celebration honoring LGBTQ+ culture on Friday, June 12 with entertainment, vendors, and deep community engagement.
Lee Pride: Returning for its second year on Saturday, June 13 with live music, vendors, and family-friendly activities.
NEW for 2026 – Lenox Pride: Organizers are planning an inaugural celebration on Saturday, June 6, further expanding the reach of Pride Month festivities across the Berkshires.

Pride All Month Long: Beyond festivals, Berkshire Pride's celebration is throughout June with workshops, social events, and creative showcases. From youth empowerment programs to the Berkshire Pride 5k & 1 Mile Walk on May 31, Pride events are continuous throughout the county. More information on these and other Pride month events to be announced

Sponsorship & Volunteer Support: sponsors are essential to sustaining Berkshire Pride month-long free Pride programming. Sponsorship ensures expanded programming and community impact all year round. Multiple sponsorship

tiers are available for a variety of events during June - sponsorship opportunities available.

Volunteer Kickoff Party: Interested volunteers are invited to the Volunteer Information Session & Pride Season Kickoff Party at Hot Plate Brewing Co. in Pittsfield on Thurs April 23 at 5pm to meet organizers and learn more - all ages, groups and corporate volunteer teams are welcome.

"Celebrating 10 Seasons of Pride in the Berkshires, while continuing to expand celebrations across the county, is a powerful reflection of our community's strength, visibility, and unity," said Berkshire Pride Executive Director Cass Santos-China. "We are honored to share this milestone with our neighbors from Lee to Lenox, and from Pittsfield to North Adams. This 10th Annual Season is not simply a moment of reflection, but a declaration that Pride in the Berkshires is a permanent and growing part of our region's cultural and civic life. We move forward together, building on the past decade as a foundation for the future."

For the latest updates, parade and vendor registration, and a full calendar of June events, visit www.berkshirepride.org or follow @berkshirepride on Instagram and Facebook.

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Lanesborough Seeks State Support for Berkshire Mall Redevelopment

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires.com
05:58PM / Monday, October 12, 2026

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The town plans to petition the state to take ownership of the Route 7/Route 8 Connector Road, which officials believe is a "critical component" of the Berkshire Mall’s redevelopment strategy.

On Tuesday, the Select Board approved a letter to state Sen. Paul Mark and state Rep. John Barrett III to request their support for the vacant mall's redevelopment by helping advance transfer of the Route 7/Route 8 connector and considering funding for essential infrastructure.

"We have held discussions with the Baker Hill Road District … which will take the necessary steps to formally petition the commonwealth to take over ownership of the Route 7, Route 8 connector…Your continued support in facilitating this transfer is greatly appreciated," the letter says.

Berkshire Mall owner JMJ RE Holdings has said the potential sale and redevelopment of the mall hinges on dissolving the Baker Hill Road District, a condition of the agreement that, if unmet, would render the contract null and void.

As a result, the mall will continue to deteriorate and the litigation will proceed forward, said Tim Grogan, of JMJ.

Vera Farrell, the liaison to the Baker Hill Road District, said the district board had discussed at one of its most recent meetings that the connector road could be transferred directly to the state, rather than returned to the town; Barrett and Mark were also a part of the discussion.

"The representatives recommended that as an option, that it could transfer the connector road directly to the state, as opposed to deeding it back to the town to dispense it. If we get to that point, that would be a better option to do it that way," Farrell said.

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