Here is a parade that is like no others, and I’ve seen a lot of parades. Next weekend in Cleveland, Ohio is the annual Cleveland Museum of Art “Parade the Circle.” This is an event where anyone with a creative spark has an opportunity to shine. Arts organizations from around the Cleveland area make costumes that are truly magnificent then skate, walk, glide, roll or do whatever it takes to transport themselves around the University Circle part of the city. People transform themselves into street performers, winged creatures, clowns, flowers and anything else that captures a lighthearted mood. We went four years ago and spent the day being enthralled.
These aren’t the “Let’s slap some glue on tissue paper to cover a brown paper shopping bag and cut eye holes,” type costumes either. The idea is to create wearable that showcases an artistic bent. Besides the parade around University Circle, there are free arts activities, performances and food as well. Activities are geared with both kids and adults in mind.
A few days ago my husband mentioned it was coming up. Now, that my sister-in-law sent me the flier, I think we’ll go. It’s worth the two hour drive from Columbus.
The University Circle is the area where the Cleveland Museum of Art, The Western Reserve Historical Society, the Cleveland Botanical Garden and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History are located.