For additional information, please contact:
Christine Hoyt
Director of Member Services, 1Berkshire
choyt@1berkshire.com, 413-441-1630
For Immediate Release
1Berkshire Announces the Float Winners of the 67th Annual Fall Foliage Parade
North Adams, MA – October 2, 2023 – The 67th Annual Northern Berkshire Fall Foliage Parade, brought to you by 1Berkshire and the City of North Adams, took place on Sunday, October 1st. This year’s theme was Once Upon a Time in North Berkshire, a celebration of children’s books and fairytales. More than 90 participants took part in this annual festive event and the parade was attended by thousands of spectators from all over Berkshire county and beyond. All the floats in the parade were amazing, but five of them stood out and received extra recognition.
The five float award winners were:
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Harry S. Orr Award (Best Overall): Very Good with “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”
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Hayden Award (2nd place): North Adams Pride with “Drag Queen Story Time”
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Mayor’s Award (3rd place): Clarksburg School with “The Wonderful World of Seuss”
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Grand Marshal’s Award (4th place): Studio North with “Once Upon a Time in Barbieland”
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Parade Director’s Award (5th place): Berkshire Dance Theatre with “Alice in Wonderland”
To learn more, visit 1berkshire.com/events/fall-
Please credit volunteer photographer Nick Mantello. More available upon request.
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1Berkshire is a county-wide organization focused on economic development and promotion of the region as a preferred place to visit, to live, to work, and to grow a business. It provides programs that connect businesses with each other and with potential customers, as well as works to develop future leaders and support entrepreneurs. For more information, visit 1Berkshire.com.
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