(Greenfield, MA) The excessive heat this week has impacted local schools, many cancelling or postponing outdoor activities, but the Franklin County Fair Parade marched on Thursday afternoon to mark the beginning of the 174th Franklin County Fair.

There is free parking for the fair this year at the Olive Street Parking Garage this weekend on Saturday and Sunday. Free shuttles will be running from the parking garage to the fair between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.