69th Annual Fall Foliage Parade

2025 Parade Details
Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 1PM
Each year, 1Berkshire collaborates with the city of North Adams to host a festive, inclusive, and vibrant downtown parade celebrating all things autumnal in the Berkshires. The entire community is invited to participate in this beloved event, which takes place on the first Sunday of October.
Theme: To Northern Berkshire & Beyond
Parade Route, Ways to Watch & How to Participate
This yearās parade route is 1.2 miles and mostly flat, making the parade more walkable for all ages and abilities. The shorter parade route is also less of a time commitment for participants.
Starting Point
Intersection of State Street and Old State Street
Lineup
Curran Highway between DiSanti Field (north point) to United Cerebral Palsy (south point); roughly 400 Curran Highway to 535 Curran Highway
Ending Point
Intersection of Ashland Street and Washington Ave, same as last year.
NOTE:Ā Due to the starting location and staging area, through traffic is able to detour on Old State Street to access parts of Curran Highway. The road will be fully shut down along the parade route starting at 12:30 pm.
Be a Live Spectator!
Watch the parade along the 1.2 mile parade route from the intersection of State Street and Old State Street, along Main Street, to the intersection of Ashland Street and Washington Ave. (Parade map)
Watch on TV
Catch the parade on Community Television channel 1301. Thank you to Northern Berkshire Community Television for their annual broadcast of the parade.
Volunteer!
We are always looking for help.Ā From planning to carrying banners and other day-of tasks, there is a way for everyone to help out. Sign up here to volunteer!
Sponsor!
The Fall Foliage Parade is made possible through the generous donations of businesses and individuals. Fill out this form for more sponsorship information.
Apply to participate in the Parade here.Ā
Parade History
Learn all about the history of the Northern Berkshire Fall Foliage Parade! Click below to explore past parade themes, Grand Marshals, and committees.
Previous Parade Memories
Photo Credits: Nick Mantello and Dan MorganĀ