25th Anniversary of the Grand Traverse Earth Day Parade: April 26th!

The 2014 Earth day Planning Group/Sponsorship, Little Artshram, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC Sings, The Leelanau School, Oryana, Deep Blue Water Samba, Dirt Fest @ NMC (April 12th) are pleased to announce that our plans for a stellar, Earth Day Parade 25th celebration are underway and we are seeking support via the City of TC and Parks/Rec for permits, making a final decision on the parade route being held downtown once again.

We invite folks from throughout the Grand Traverse Region, including individuals, families, schools, organizations and ALL of the downtown businesses to help us celebrate 25 years of holding an Earth Day Parade and celebration in the GT Region! Please help us spread the word and share the information we are providing here to invite more folks to join the many organizational tasks that need to be accomplished,and to join us on parade day.

Notes from March 12th meetup:

Line-up and parade time changed to accommodate Oryana’s involvement in the GT Conservation District clean-up which will be 10-12 Noon; Likewise, Tart Trail has a morning Earth Day clean-up scheduled….check back for more information on Earth Day Parade day activities throughout the GT region.

2014 THEME: 25th Year—“Best of“

Featuring folks in their well-loved, and much used costumes and masks, as well as, a puppet from each year or every 5 years—with appropriate parade signage designating it as such….include Horses and White Pine Trees in the puppet-mask-making this year.

Line-up at 1:00 pm, parade @ 2 pm…..From Oryana….Lake St. across 8th continue on Lake St., right on Cass, right on State, left on Park, left Front, left on Union, right on 6th St. to Hannah Park.

Community picnic after parade @ Hannah Park. With consideration of taking on other Eday activities, we welcome and would appreciate Oryana and other DDA/DTCA business to donate or participating as they are able to the Community Picnic…

NEXT Eday planning meeting: March 26—5:00 pm—@ Great Lakes Childrens’ Museum

TIME: 5:00 – 6:30 pm

Great Lakes Childrens’ Museum

1320 S. West Bay Shore Dr.

Traverse City, Michigan

Presently involved in 2014 Eday Planning Group/Sponsorship: Oryana, Little Artshram, Great Lakes Children’s Museum, TC Sings, The Leelanau School, Deep Blue Water Samba, Dirt Fest @ NMC (April 12th)

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25th Anniversary of the Grand Traverse Earth Day Parade: April 26th! — LittleArtshram.org