Berkshire Pride marks 10 years with month-long events

Berkshire Pride will mark its 10th anniversary this June with month-long events across Pittsfield, North Adams, Lee and Lenox, highlighted by a Pride on the Common Parade and Festival in Pittsfield on June 20.

Berkshire Pride will commemorate its 10th anniversary with a month-long slate of events across Pittsfield, North Adams, Lee and Lenox this June. The 2026 season, themed Every Day is Pride, follows the nonprofit's year-round advocacy, youth programming and cultural events in Berkshire County. Organizers plan flagship festivals and parades alongside workshops, youth empowerment programs, social events and creative showcases. Sponsors and volunteers are described as essential to sustaining the free programming. Key details: - May 31: Berkshire Pride 5K and one-mile walk, beginning before the official start of June. - June 6: Inaugural Lenox Pride, the organization's first formal celebration in Lenox. - June 12: North Adams Pride Night. - June 13: Second annual Lee Pride. - June 20: Pride on the Common Parade and Festival in Pittsfield, with a parade from Park Square to Pittsfield Common Park and a free, family-friendly festival featuring live music, drag performances, advocacy booths and local vendors. - April 23: Volunteer information session and season kickoff at Hot Plate Brewing Co. in Pittsfield, open to all ages, community groups and corporate volunteer teams. Summary: The month-long schedule is presented as a way to expand visibility and community connection for LGBTQ+ residents across the county. The calendar begins with the May 31 5K and leads into a series of town events, culminating with the Pride on the Common Parade and Festival in Pittsfield on June 20. A volunteer information session and season kickoff is scheduled for April 23 in Pittsfield. Undetermined at this time.