Nick Mantello, known for his photography, has been selected as the Grand Marshal for the upcoming 69th Annual Fall Foliage Parade presented by 1Berkshire. The parade will be held in downtown North Adams on Sunday, October 5th, 2025 at 1:00 pm. This year’s parade theme is: To Northern Berkshire and Beyond! Dust off your moonboots, bedazzle your rockets, dress in your best galactic gear and join us for a celebration that is totally interstellar!
Mantello is a proud lifelong resident of North Adams, and his lens has captured the heart and soul of North Berkshire. For years, Mantello has been a familiar
sight at community gatherings, including La Fiesta Celebration, Steeplecats games, the North Adams’ Downtown Celebration, the Eagle Street Beach Party, Winterfest, Motorama, Pop Cares’ events, Neighborhood Night Out, and Trunk or Treat, just to name a few. From small neighborhood events to city-wide celebrations, he has helped ensure that the stories of the North Berkshire community shine brightly for all to see.
Also known for his drone work with his partner in crime, “Larry the Drone,” Mantello’s passions fit perfectly with this year’s theme. Just as astronauts explore galaxies far beyond, he has used “Larry” to take to the skies and explore every inch of his beloved town. Turning snapshots into shining stars, Mantello creates constellations of his subjects.
Mantello says, “I don’t make any money from my photographs, but the compliments from members of the community are worth more than money.”
In true Nick Mantello fashion, he will be marching in this year’s parade, drone in hand, capturing every ‘stellar’ moment. The parade committee is delighted to be honoring Mantello and his work. The Parade Committee invites the entire Berkshire community to attend the parade and celebrate Mantello as the Grand Marshal.
There is still time to participate in this year’s parade. There are a variety of ways to get involved, including, but not limited to, entering to have a float, a band/music unit, or a marching unit. We are also looking for volunteers to help on parade day with the lineup or as a banner carrier. Lastly, sponsorship of the parade helps with making the parade bigger and better each year. For more information about how you can help, please visit 1berkshire.com.