The 68th Annual Northern Berkshire Fall Foliage Parade, brought to you by 1Berkshire and the City of North Adams, took place on Sunday, October 6th. This year’s theme was “Berk du Soleil – The Greatest Show in North Berkshire”, a celebration of wonder and enchantment. Nearly 100 participants took part in this annual festive event and the parade was attended by thousands of spectators from all over Berkshire county and beyond. The float makers did an outstanding job once again, but five of them stood out and received extra recognition.

The five float award winners were:

  • Harry S. Orr Award (Best Overall): North Adams Pride with “Cirque Fantastique”

  • Hayden Award (2nd place): Very Good Property Management with “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice”

  • Mayor’s Award (3rd place): Studio North with “The Greatest Showman”

  • Grand Marshal’s Award (4th place): Pine Cobble with the “Pine Cobble Circus”

  • Parade Director’s Award (5th place): Berkshire Be-witches with a “Carousel” as a nod to Cirque du Soleil

As the cosmic confetti settled at the parade’s finish line, our space-suit-clad committee members unveiled next year’s theme and date with galactic flair: mark your calendars for Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 1 PM, when we will embark on a journey “To Northern Berkshire and Beyond” for the 69th Annual Fall Foliage Parade!

To learn more, visit 1berkshire.com/events/fall-foliage-parade.