The following is the schedule of parades and events in the southern Berkshires. All events are being held on Monday, 5/26/2025 unless stated otherwise
Becket
The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. at North Becket Cemetery, ending at Ballou Park for ceremonies at 11. Lineup begins at 10. Reception to follow at Federated Church. In case of inclement weather, it will be held on the church.
Egremont
Parade begins at noon at the South Egremont fire station and marches to the village green, where a short ceremony will be conducted. Following the ceremony, ice cream will be served at the South Egremont Fire Station. If you are a veteran and wish to participate, contact Tom Gage at 413-528-0076.
Great Barrington
The parade steps off at 11 a.m. from Dresser Avenue to Bridge Street with a ceremony to follow in front of Town Hall. Housatonic parade begins at 10 at the fire station and goes from Depot to Main to the Dome, then down to the cemetery.
Lee
The parade is at 10 a.m. The town is looking for participants; contact Sabrina.Touhey@lee.ma.us.
Lenox
The parade will begin at noon on Monday at the Church on the Hill and then proceed to the War Monument for a ceremony. Any veterans wishing to march should be at the Church on the Hill by 11:45. Veterans who may need a ride can contact Sean Ward at 413-822-4343.
Lenox Dale
The parade sponsored by the Lenox Dale Fire Company will begin at 8 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park on Walker Street and will proceed to St. Vincent de Paul Church for a Mass conducted by the Rev. Msgr. John Bonzagni, pastor, for deceased and living veterans at 8:30. The parade will then continue through the village back to the park, where concluding services will be held.
Sandisfield
Parade will be step off at 10 a.m. from Old Town Hall on Sunday, May 25, with bike decorating beginning at 9. It will include the Lee High band, fire trucks and floats, with ceremonies at New Boston Cemetery and then a stop at the Berkshire Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center. The event concludes with a wreath laying at the American Legion and a town barbecue.
Stockbridge
Benediction, taps, firearms salute for veterans at the town and St. Joseph's cemeteries begin at 11; transportation available. The parade steps off at 12:15 from Town Hall with ceremonies at Congregational Church at 12:45 with guest and student speakers and music by the Berkshire Hillsmen. All veterans and residents with pictures of their loved ones are encouraged to march, and children are encouraged to decorate their bikes and scooters. Refreshments and activities will follow.
West Stockbridge
Ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at the War Memorial; parade steps off at 9:15 a.m. at Town Hall and concludes across from Congregational Church. Bike decorating begins at 8 at Town Hall with Parks & Recreation, and decorated cars, trucks, and floats are welcome. Please arrive before the ceremony.
Thanks to our media partner, iberkshires.com for the schedule information. To see a complete list of Memorial Day parades throughout Berkshire County, go here.