Parade Day

Daisy Art Parade Media Kit—Roanoke Arts Commission

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Daisy Art Parade 2024- PLAN AHEAD: Times And Places for Parade Day!

This year’s parade will take place on Saturday, April 13 at noon.

8 A.M.–10 A.M.

Drop off your parade art and unload on Norfolk Avenue where it meets Campbell Avenue (near Roanoke Typewriter Sales Company). You will be able to turn from Campbell Ave onto Norfolk Ave (under I581) and we will have volunteers there to help you unload and direct traffic between 8am and 10am. Once you unload, we recommend parking in the Elmwood parking lot: Parking is free on weekends, and it is across the street from where the parade terminates

11 A.M. Line Up

We will line up, starting at 11am along Norfolk Avenue- the front of the parade will be at Norfolk Ave and Market Street and the rear of the parade will be under the Williamson Road ramp, near the Taubman Museums’ café.

8 A.M.–11 A.M.

Check-in at the sign in booth between 8am and 11am to get your parade place assignment and raffle tickets for all participants! The check-in booth will be on Norfolk Ave (behind the Taubman Museum of Arts) near where the covered pedestrian bridge to The Hotel Roanoke is located.

12 P.M. Start

The parade will depart at noon sharp. We will be heading directly south (via Market square and Market Street) to Elmwood Park. We have the park for a few hours after and use of the stage, so we can have raffle drawings, listen to artists perform, mingle, and get to enjoy fellowship for a few hours after the parade.

BE AWARE, there is a bottleneck on this route- at Pearl Fu Plaza just south of Church Street—where a fountain is located surrounded by National flags representing the countries where we have our sister cities. When designing your Parade art BE SURE IT CAN FIT THROUGH 4 ft WIDE GAP. There are some cut curbs to negotiate and in Elmwood Park the tree branches are quite low, with perhaps just a 7 foot clearance overhead. Very tall parade art will be directed around those obstacles. 

We suggest that you take some time to walk the parade route and familiarize yourselves with these and other possible obstacles that may affect your parade entry. We will have volunteers along the route to assist parade participants.

Krewes

A Krewe is a social group that wants to do something for others, like a barn raising or in this case a float building. You don’t have to be an artist or creative to be in a Krewe, but you should like rolling up your sleeves! Find a venue that suits you and maybe they will sponsor your krewe. Find teachers, nurses, community activists, neighborhood advocates, social justice warriors, people who like to cook, plan events, do crafts, play music, build stuff, take photos, make clothes, or whatever floats the boat! Sign up for our newsletter to find krewes that interest you.

Daisy art parade

Making art can bring purpose and healing when our lives are stressful. Making art can bring people together, build community, and help communities have common purpose with their neighbors. We want to help the citizens of our city start making community art by making groups that we call krewes.

On April 13 we will parade our work through the streets of Roanoke in celebration of UNESCO world art day.

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PARADE GUIDELINES
 

  • The Parade will go on: rain, snow or shine. Have a wet weather plan.
  • The parade is open to all peoples, nationalities, creeds, orientations, and economic status.
  • Parade art and costumes should be handmade and locally (or regionally) made.
  • Everything should be people powered, we don’t want to breath exhaust fumes.
  • The parade is family friendly; adults are encouraged to participate—even without kids.
  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Throwing candy or party favors is not permitted. They can be handed out.
  • The parade is a celebration of identity and belonging, not a platform to protest.
  • The parade promotes our community, advertising particular businesses is discouraged.
  • All parade entries must emphasize SAFTEY! Please make sure your creation has good visibility, is easy to operate and control, and is safe for other parade participants.
  • Remember, we are parading outdoors so consider wind when you are building.
  • Krewe registration is required for all groups—opens February 14 and closes April 6.
  • Participating Krewes will be provided line up numbers and name identification and qualify for Prizes.
  • All parade participants do so at their own risk, written waivers are required and available during online registration, and at the parade.
  • Individual registration begins March 1 and ends online by 5pm April 12, and in person at 11am April 13.
  • Participants must collect their proof of waiver/ raffle tickets at the registration desk—which will be located at the parade starting location, on April 13.
  • All registered participants will receive a raffle ticket for prizes that will be awarded after the parade.
  • The Registration & Raffle Ticket station will open at 8 am on April 13. Come early and hang out! We will have coffee, breakfast, and art making activities!

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