Fridays-Sundays, April 2-May 2 (early spring hours)
River District Canal Cruises
Canal Turning Basin - Dock and 14th Streets
$5 adults, $4 seniors & children 5-12, age 4 and under free with adult
Friday & Saturday Noon-7pm, Sunday Noon-5pm
Enjoy 40-minute historically narrated tours of the James River & Kanawha Canal along the historic Canal Walk in one of our covered boats, which accommodates up to 35 passengers and departs on the hour from the Turning Basin in downtown Richmond's River District. Richmond's canals were first begun in 1789 after George Washington lobbied the General Assembly to proceed with his vision of a canal and turnpike system that would connect the harbors of the east to the trade and market opportunities in the west. For more information call 804-788-6466 or visit www.venturerichmond.com
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Easter on Parade
Sunday, April 4
1:00pm-5:00pm
Free admission
The beloved Richmond tradition that showcases attendees "parading" up and down scenic Monument Avenue, continues this year on Sunday, April 4, 1-5 p.m. on the blocks between Allen and Davis Avenues.
Each year more than 25,000 people converge upon the four-block site to celebrate the arrival of spring and the beauty of Monument Avenue, taking this once-a-year opportunity to stroll in the streets, which are closed to vehicular traffic. Music, arts, crafts, children's activities, food, balloon artistry, a petting zoo, and of course, people and pet watching all are a part of the celebration which is, literally, a parade of Richmonders.
The highlight of the event promises to be the ever-popular Pet Bonnet and People Bonnet Showcases, held at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., respectively, on the Zayde R. Dotts Main Stage at Allen Avenue. Roving entertainment includes Jonathan Austin, More or Less Morris Dancers, a stilt walker and Peggy the Clown.
Scheduled performances/activities include:
Zayde R. Dotts Main Stage
Debo Dabney and Friends (1:00 pm and 2:00 pm)
Pet Bonnet Showcase (3:00 pm)
People Bonnet Showcase (4:00 pm)
Roving Performers
The Latin Ballet of Virginia (on the Porto Porch)
Jonathan Austin
More or Less Morris Dancers
Peggy the Clown
Stilt Walking Clown
Merchandise Vendors
Food Vendors
Children's Area
Balloons by Extreme Balloon Artistry
The Lambeth Petting Zoo
This FREE event is produced and managed by Venture Richmond.
For more information call 804.788.6466.
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