parade the circle #24

eight balloon arches divided the marchers into sections

The first Parade the Circle was held in 1990 to celebrate the Cleveland Museum of Art 75th anniversary. They have held one every year since, and other people and organisations have tagged on. It is similar to a carnival parade prior to Lent, but this particular one celebrates the beginning of summer. Cleveland's founder, Robin Van Lear, was the artistic director for Santa Barbara California's Summer Solstice Parade. She, and her husband, have run this parade. Many musicians, including Caribbean metal drums, masqueraded people, dancers, and giant puppets star in the production.

other festival activity:  lining up on 'Steggie' in front of the Natural History Museum

 peace soldier,  Lou Pumphery

The parade best was Moon Water Spirit, larger than life size puppet was animated by Anne Cubberly, and two friends.

The remaining permanent art exhibit left to be opened is the Japanese/Korean. The parade had a reminder.

 here be dragons

climb my back