Parade Event

 

6th Annual

Procession of the Species Parade

In Historic Downtown Albany

Saturday, April 20, 2013, 10:00 A.M.

Assemble 9:30 A.M. on the Court House Steps

4th Ave. and Broadalbin St.

  

Calling all parade entrants! Celebrate Earth Day by signing up for the Procession of the Species Parade! Think of your favorite animal, creepy crawly insect, wiggle-waggle fish, picturesque plant or most colorful bird. Create a costume and come join the celebration of each other and our natural world.

Come enjoy the parade!  We are working on the after-parade activity.  The parade route will change this year to end at our starting location, 4th Avenue and Broadalbin, where we will have various groups providing environmental friendly activites and information.  We will list the details when we get those worked out.  Check back by April 1, 2013 for that information.

Contact information:

Heather Slocum, City of Albany

heather.slocum@cityofalbany.net or 541-791-0058

Mission Statement

 

The purpose of this event is to weave awareness and education of our natural world by bringing families, neighbors, businesses, schools, organizations and all interested people together in a colorful parade. Using art and music avenues, participants learn how to be good stewards towards each other and the environment.

Who Can Participate?

The Procession of the Species is for people of all ages and walks of life. For the young, the old, the tall, the short, the fast walkers, the slow crawlers, the furry, the feathered, and the fanciful!

Guidelines

No written words

No motorized vehicles

No live animals

How to Get Involved

Participate in the parade

Act as a parade volunteer/worker

Create ideas with the planning committee

Help organize/teach art and music workshops

Donate new and reusable art supplies

Share workshop space for Procession creatures

Advertise

Contribute financially