New 'Upstreet' District Grand Marshal for Pittsfield Parade
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"The committee felt it made sense to do a 'tip of the hat' to honor the re-birth of downtown Pittsfield," said committee President Betsy Bean of the new district. "The restoration of the downtown is a large part of the reason for increased economic activity and the growth of the city. This year’s theme fits well with the recent Upstreet Cultural District’s designation."
This year’s parade theme is "Movie Classics." The Upstreet Cultural District includes: The Colonial Theater, housing the Berkshire Theatre Group; The Little Cinema at the Berkshire Museum, The Beacon Cinema, and the Barrington Stage Company at the former Union Theater.
The parade route will pass those venues as well as the former Palace Theater. Local artist Marjorie Bride designed this year's parade poster and it depicts the former Palace Theater, surrounded by classic movie characters from the past.
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