Hudson River Pageant on May 22
May 20, 2010
On Saturday, May 22, Friends will partner with Earth Celebrations, a non-profit ecological arts organization, to present the 2nd annual Hudson River Pageant. The pageant is a magnificent creation of art, performance and community engagement to honor and restore the Hudson and address climate change.
This year's Hudson River Pageant features a magnificent parade of giant 15-foot river species puppets, spectacular costumes representing oysters, sea horses, blue crabs, wetlands, river grass, alternative elemental energy spirits, and over 70 species of local fish. Music, dance, performances, songs, and poetry, including an Oyster Garden Planting Ceremony, Live Fish Release, River Cleansing Ceremony, and a Boat Dance, highlighting the river, and its’ species, habitats, and issues, are presented at the various piers and significant sites along the parade route, from the World Financial Center/ Marina, moving north to Gansevoort Street, in the downtown portion of the Hudson River Park.
Visit Earth Celebrations for full Pageant Schedule