Venture Richmond News

First Market Bank is proud to present Easter on Parade

April 8, 2007

Easter on Parade, the beloved Richmond tradition of “parading” down scenic Monument Avenue, continues this year on Sunday, April 8, between Allen and Davis Avenues. First Market Bank is the title sponsor.

Each year more than 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, people and dog watching are all a part of the celebration, which is a parade of Richmonders.

Two highlights of the annual event are the Pet Bonnet and People Bonnet Showcases at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., respectively, on the Main Stage at Allen Avenue. Roving entertainment includes Jonathan Austin, More or Less Morris Dancers and Applause Unlimited.

Scheduled performances include:

Davis Avenue: Floating Folk Festival, 2-5 p.m.
Main Stage: In Yo Pockit Brass Band, 1 p.m., Hood Temple AME Zion Male Chorus, 2 p.m.
JHI Stage: The Taters, 1 and 3 p.m., Adrian Duke Projek, 2 and 4 p.m.
2211 Stage: Debo Dabney, 1 and 3 p.m., Alfredo & Friends, 2 and 4 p.m.

The free event has been produced and managed by City Celebrations since 1987 and is now produced by Venture Richmond. Venture Richmond is the organization that represents the merger of Richmond Renaissance, River District Alliance, Riverfront Development Corporation and citycelebrations.