Welcome to the
Pittsfield Fourth of July Parade
Your Hometown Parade
2026 Parade Theme:
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Pittsfield Celebrates the Generations
The Pittsfield Parade Committee invites participants to bring local history to life by celebrating the people, places, and eras that have shaped Pittsfield and the Berkshires.
From early settlement and Revolutionary roots to industrial growth, post-war traditions, today’s creative community, and the next generation, parade entries are encouraged to reflect Pittsfield’s story through specific historical events, defining moments, eras, decades, or generations.
Creative use of color, music, movement, costumes, vehicles, and storytelling is encouraged to showcase how our community has grown, adapted, and thrived over time.
Support this great community event!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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…
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2026 BHS 4th of July 5K Road Race
Berkshire Health Systems and Berkshire Running Foundation will host the annual 2026 Berkshire Health Systems July 4th 5K Road Race! Stay tuned for registration.
The BHS 4th of July 5K Road Race starts at 9:00 am on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, before the 4th of July parade.
Proceeds will go to support community wellness programming through Berkshire Health Systems.
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2026 Pittsfield Parade Car Show
Pittsfield Parade Committee is hosting its 4th annual Car Show to benefit the Pittsfield Parade! Join us on Sunday, July 5th, at the McKay Street Parking Lot from 10 am to 2 pm.
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 for updates!
Watch the parade LIVE
Courtesy of our great media partner, Pittsfield Community Television!
We thank our Media Partners!
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Pittsfield Community Television
Thanks to our friends at Pittsfield Community Television, we are happy to be able to share our FREE live video-on-demand stream of the Pittsfield 4th Of July Parade!
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89.7 WTBR-FM
Additional thanks to our friends at 89.7 WTBR-FM – Pittsfield Community Radio for allowing us to share a live radio stream of our Parade!