Welcome to the

Pittsfield Fourth of July Parade

Your Hometown Parade

2024 Parade Theme:

“Red, White, Blue and YOU”

Support this great community event!

  • Parade Entry Application

    Required to be entertaining, creative, and exciting. We welcome bands, drum corps, drill teams, dance teams, comical groups, veterans, etc. Think out of the box! We can help you with ideas. Spectators want to be entertained and they will remember a unique, fun, entertaining entry.

  • Musical Unit Application

    The parade plays host to marching bands, drum corps, balloons, floats, entertainment groups, and special guest stars.

    Assemble them all into one parade, and you have a true New England Independence Day celebration!

  • Support The Parade

    Check out the available options to support the parade on our Support the Parade page!

    Every dollar helps, from individual donations to full sponsorship!

  • Parade Information

    Check out the Parade Route, learn how to volunteer, and take in a Float Workshop!

    Help make this a fun and inclusive event for everyone.

More than just the parade…

  • 2024 Pittsfield Parade Car Show

    Pittsfield Parade Committee is hosting its annual Car Show to benefit the Pittsfield Parade! Join us on Sunday June 30th, at the McKay Street Parking lot from 10am - 2pm.

    All cars are welcome! Entry fees are on a donation basis and all proceeds support the parade. Advance registration is not required. Awards will be given at the end of the event. Enjoy the day with food trucks and tented area.

    This event is RAIN or SHINE! Follow the Pittsfield Parade Facebook page and the Pittsfield Car Show Event for updates!

  • 2024 Pittsfield Parade Concert

    Join us for the Pittsfield Parade Concert featuring the Greater Kensington String Band - also known as "The Mummers" along with special guest the WhoaPhat Brass Band!

    Since 1946, the Greater Kensington String Band has been a totally volunteer organization that participates in the world famous Mummers Parade on New Year's Day in Philadelphia, PA. They will be playing highlights from their foot-tapping music and the good-humored fun. (Join us at the parade to see them in their famous, colorfully costumed attire.)

    WhoaPhat Brass Band specializes in a unique instrumentation, spanning across decades of musical genres including second line, jazz, funk, disco and rock. WhoaPhat Brass Band has won top honors for musical performances in the Philadelphia Mummers and Saint Patrick’s Day Parades.

    Donation of $20 per person with all proceed support the parade. Follow the Pittsfield Parade Facebook page and the Pittsfield Parade Concert Event for updates!

  • NEW! 2024 Pittsfield Parade Trivia

    The Return of Trivia with Double Entendre

    For one night only, the return of Trivia with Double Entendre, hosted by Kevin Pink and Steve Rogers. They ask questions, you give answers. If you triumph, you’ll acquire some cool stuff. If not, you’ll probably at least have a good laugh.

    Co-hosted by Hot Plate Brewing Co. Food truck and craft beer available for purchase during the event.

    $5 per person recommended donation at the door with all proceeds to benefit the Pittsfield Parade.

  • 2024 BHS 4th of July 5K Road Race

    The BHS 4th of July 5K Road Race takes place on the parade route of the hometown parade, starting sharply at 8:30am, prior to the parade starting off at 10AM.

    Registration is $25 if done by July 1 at 5:00PM. After that, it is $35. Berkshire County students can register for free through June 15th, after which regular fees apply.

    There will be a Corporate Challenge Division in which businesses can compete in this special category while supporting the race and the parade.

    This year’s race is being directed under the Berkshire Running Foundation. Proceeds will go to the behavioral health service programs at BHS as well as the Pittsfield Parade.

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