Participating in Parade the Circle 2009
For questions about participating in the parade, contact Nan Eisenberg, Parade Coordinator, at 216-707-2483 or neisenberg@clevelandart.org
Parade guidelines must be followed. The parade theme is optional Updated information will be available in late January or early February 2009.
Join the 2009 Parade for $6 per person. To be listed in the printed program, register by Sunday, May 24. Register by Tuesday, June 9 for parade buttons and privileges.
No written words, logos, motorized vehicles (except wheelchairs) or animals are allowed in the parade. Entries should not propagandize a particular political or religious belief.
Public Workshops
Create your parade entry on your own or at CMA public workshops. Register for the parade or all workshops during any listed workshop. Public workshops begin May 1 and continue until the parade. Workshops are held Fridays, 6:00-9:00, Saturdays, 1:30-4:30, and Sundays, 1:30-4:30.
2009 School and Community Group Participation
Free training workshops, for leaders of school or community groups preparing parade entries begin March 10 at the parade studio, and continue through April. For 2009, the offerings have been revised and include training in new parade skills. For more information and a schedule, contact Nan Eisenberg at 216-707-2483 or neisenberg@clevelandart.org.
Volunteering for Parade the Circle
More than 100 volunteers are needed each year. Opportunities begin with the Circle of Masks Festival, continue through workshop sessions, and culminate on parade day. Call the Volunteer Services office at 216-707-2593 for more information.