HELLO NEIGHBOR

MISSION: 

The HELLO NEIGHBOR: Community Pride Parade is intended to bridge gaps between each of us and our neighbors by providing a space that everyone in the community can share connection in our common humanity. This event is designed to give us a way to meet our neighbors in the greater community that share the common vision of promoting  social, political and economic equality locally, nationally and globally. Although everyone is encouraged to participate, we especially welcome women, minority, immigrant, refugee, LGBTQ+, non-binary, multicultural, as well as anyone who may feel religiously or culturally excluded. The ultimate goal of the parade is to create an event to meet our neighbors and hopefully change the way we engage to become more mindful, unified and supportive of one another. 

HOW IT WORKS:

The premise of the project is to have neighbors, artists, educators and community volunteers from diverse perspectives and cultures lead groups that they are already working with or outreach groups that may be interested in working with.  Participants can then create their own themes, wear HELLO NEIGHBOR t-shirts, or create LED light sculptures. More information about these creative options is listed in the EVENTS section below. The Parade will consist of vendors, yoga and music starting at 5pm -and- one march around Forsyth Park at 7pm on Saturday October 12. Parade participants will meet on the walkway behind the music amphitheater and form a line facing Drayton Street at 6:45 pm. Spectators can gather anywhere around the park in support. The parade will end in front of the music amphitheater, where there will be yoga, socializing, a community tree, music and vendors from 5 - 10 pm.

We need your participation to make this happen. You can register to get involved above or you can help spread the word by promoting the event, donating to help cover permits -or- just come and meet some of your neighbors!

If you are interested in participating there is no fee for registration. We are accepting donations in any amount to help cover permit costs if interested.  A special thanks to all the participants, musicians, artists, vendors and group leaders!