WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE?
They are my friends, a few of the zany 25 who came to last night's Flying Pig Parade meeting at the Cypress & Grove Brewery. Another 12 sent their regrets.
They are an experienced corps of merry-makers (ages 41 to 91) who will show younger generations how to put on an original, festive parade next month.
Many are veterans of Coconut Grove's King Mango Strut Parade which has created gales of laughter for 41 years.
THE LINE UP
Everything's going well. We have already recruited 2/3 of the groups we need. We have dancers, bands, and a precision grave digger drill team. Peggy Bowie will wear a giant uterus. Marching next to
her will be her friend with a sign, "This women is searching for big, strong, men who will pass laws on how we use our uteruses...said no woman ever".
Shirley Lasseter will lead "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" and Julie Anspach will head up the punked-out, multi-colored "Weird Barbies" dance-athon.
This street party is coming together! Any group (or individual) wanting to be in it can fill out an
application on our website, www.flyingpigparade.org . Space is limited, sign up soon.
THE UNVEILING
Last night's big moment came when our poster, created by Gainesville artist, Heidi Stein, was unveiled.
There was a dramatic drum roll, the pillow case was lifted, and Heidi's creation was welcomed by great applause.
We are placing them all over town. The posters will also be on sale, along with our parade t-shirts, on the big day, Dec. 30th.
It’s time downtown Gainesville got its own original, awesome parade. If it’s anything like its cousin, the King Mango Strut, thousands of people will be delighted by our festive, end-of-the-year celebration.
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