Venture Richmond, in partnership with the City of Richmond and the
National Council for the Traditional Arts, will produce the Richmond
Folk Festival October 10-12, 2008.
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Easter on Parade
Sunday, March 23
1:00-5:00 pm
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Dominion presents
Easter on Parade
Sunday, March 23
1:00-5:00 pm
Easter on Parade, the beloved Richmond tradition of "parading" down
scenic Monument Avenue, continues this year on the avenue between Allen
and Davis Avenues.
Each year upwards of 35,000 people converge upon the four-block site to
celebrate the arrival of spring and the beauty of Monument Avenue.
Music in every block, arts, crafts, children's activities, food and, of
course, people and pet watching are all a part of the celebration which
is, literally, a parade of Richmonders.
A highlight of this year's event will be the dedication of the event's
Main Stage in honor of Zayde R. Dotts, founder of the Monument Avenue
Preservation Society and originator of Easter on Parade, who passed
away last September. Also, the ever-popular Pet Bonnet and People
Bonnet Showcases will be held at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., respectively, on
the Main Stage at Allen Avenue. New this year is an official Bunny
Photo Booth. Roving entertainment includes Jonathan Austin, More or
Less Morris Dancers and Peggy the Clown.
Scheduled performances to date include:
Main Stage
Rosetta Stone
Pet Bonnet Showcase
People Bonnet Showcase
JHI
Covered Scattered Smothered
Annie Sidley
Davis Stage
B2B Band
Doors Wide Open
Porto Porch
Latin music
Roving Artists
Jonathan Austin
More or Less Morris Dancers
Peggy the Clown
Stilt Walking Clown
Merchandise Vendors
Food Vendors
Pony Rides
Petting Zoo
Children's Area
Balloon Artist
Dedication of the Main Stage
Honoring Zayde R. Dotts, founder of the MAPS and originator of Easter on Parade.
This FREE event is produced and managed by Venture Richmond. Venture
Richmond is the organization that represents the merger of Richmond
Renaissance, River District Alliance, Richmond Riverfront Corporation
and citycelebrations.
Visit www.venturerichmond.com for more information and an event map, or call 804.788.6466.
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03.18.2008 
