2015 Pittsfield 4th of July Fund-Raising Drive Kicks Off| 01:49PM / Tuesday, April 07, 2015 | |
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Parade Committee has announced the kickoff of its fundraising drive for the 2015 parade.
Those interested may contribute online via PayPal by visiting www.pittsfieldparade.com or by mailing contributions to Pittsfield Parade Committee Inc., P.O. Box 1738, Pittsfield, MA 01202.
Parade Sponsorship options include:
$1,500 or more: Exclusive balloon/musical unit sponsorship banner displayed in parade - includes full page ad (7 ¼ x 9 ½) in parade souvenir booklet.
$1,000: Banner displayed in parade - includes full page ad (7 ¼ x 9 ½) in parade souvenir booklet.
$750: Banner displayed in parade - includes half page ad (7 ¼ x 4 ¾) in parade souvenir booklet.
$500: Full page ad in parade souvenir booklet.
$300: Half page ad in parade souvenir booklet.
$150: Quarter page ad in parade souvenir booklet.
$100: Eighth page ad in parade souvenir booklet.
$50: Booster page listing in parade souvenir booklet.
The goal of the Parade Committee is to raise $85,000 again this year. Donations are accepted year round.
“The 4th of July Parade is much more than a one day event. It involves many volunteers working for months to make this such a special and memorable day," Pittsfield Parade Committee President Peter Marchetti said. "While everyone is not able to volunteer, we ask the community to help with sponsorships and advertising support to make this the best Parade yet.”
Parade Application due date is May 15.
The committee also reminds those interested in being in the Parade that 2015 Parade Applications are available online at www.pittsfieldparade.com and are due May 15. Waiver of liability and unit description forms are also available online. For more information, call 413-447-7763.
The Pittsfield 4th of July Parade has an historic reputation dating back to 1824, when the procession consisted of Revolutionary War survivors, patriots, politicians, and horse-drawn carriages. The parade was held off and on by various citizen groups until 1947 when it was taken over by the Pittsfield Permanent Firemen's Association. Under the firemen, the parade grew in size and popularity but was discontinued in 1976. After 1977 with no parade, a small group of volunteer citizens obtained $2,000 seed money from the City of Pittsfield and held their first parade in 1978. Over the years, this independent, nonprofit organization -- the Pittsfield 4th of July Parade Committee, Inc. -- has grown in size, spirit, and determination, and with it, the parade has grown in size, quality, and popularity. Visit the website at www.pittsfieldparade.com for more information or call at 413-447-7763.
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