Pride Kick-Off Block Party
Schedule
Sat May 30 2026 at 12:00 pm to 03:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Downtown Pittsfield | Pittsfield, MA
Join us as we kick off Pride Month in style at our Kick-Off Block Party - celebrating the start of the 10th Annual Berkshire Pride season! ๐ณ๏ธโ๐โจ
Saturday, May 30th
๐ Time: 12:00 PM โ Flag Raising, Proclamation, and Community Partner of the Year award at Pittsfield City Hall
๐ Block Party to Follow at 12:30PM
๐ Location: Pittsfield City Hall (Ceremony), then School Street/Hot Plate Brewing Co. (Block Party)
Join us as we kick off Pride Season with a powerful Flag Raising Ceremony and an official Proclamation from Mayor Peter Marchetti, declaring June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in Pittsfield! We'll also present our Community Partner of the Year award (awardee to be announced soon!)
Following the ceremony, the celebration continues with a Block Party on School Street, in partnership with Hot Plate Brewing Co. and Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Expect music from DJ Pup Daddy, food, games, and community!
๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ Why It Matters:
In a time when LGBTQ+ rights - particularly for trans individuals -are under attack, visibility and community are more important than ever. This event is not just about celebration, but about resilience, solidarity, and strength in the face of uncertainty.
This is more than a party - itโs a celebration of love, visibility, and 10 incredible years of Berkshire Pride. ๐
Bring your friends, your family, allies, and your Pride spirit - letโs fill the community with joy and kick off Pride Month together!
๐ For the full lineup of events, visit: berkshirepride.org
Where is it happening?
Downtown Pittsfield, Persip Park, 175 North St, Pittsfield, MA 01201, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
















