Old Southwest likes to make stuff, and we’re all about making it together. This is our second year of the Halloween Lantern Parade, now with Daisy Art Parade organizers, Art Project Roanoke, Scrap Collective, and Arts Connect Neighbors as collaborators, and an open invite to the whole city: artists, businesses, other neighborhood groups, whoever wants in.
Like last year, the event will first convene at the Alexander-Gish House lawn at 5p with local vendors, food trucks, music, costume contest, and other activities
BUT THAT IS JUST THE GRAND FINALE - The magic starts in the making ….
Leading up to the parade, we'll be coordinating neighborhood workshops so communities can build the lanterns, puppets, and props that fill the park that night.
More details coming soon, but check out our workshop dates below!
The parade will start at dark (around 7:30pm), along Joel Richert Way through Highland Park and will end at the stage by the dog park with a whole other Giant Shadow Puppet Improv Show, more music, and dancing.
Pre-Festival Community Workshops:
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Scrap Collective
501 Marshall Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016 __________________
Lantern Workshop with Jane Gabrielle
Saturday, Sept 19 2:30-4:30pm __________________
Parents' Night Out: Scrappy Kiddos Lantern-Making with Elizabeth Larson
Friday, Sept 25. 6:00-9:00pm __________________
Visit scrapcollective.org Registration coming soon!
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Art Project Roanoke
101 Campbell Ave SW Roanoke, VA 24011 ——————————————
Sugar Skull Workshop with Karina Martinez
Tuesday, October 13 5:00-8:00pm——————————————
Visit artprojectroanoke.org Registration coming soon!
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Golden Cactus Brewing
214 5th St SW Roanoke, VA 24016 ___________________
Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop with Karina Martinez
Tuesday, October 20. 6:00-8:00pm
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Visit goldencactusbrewing.com Registration coming soon!
We’re looking for musical marchers & local vendors. Interested?
Fill out this form and we’ll be in touch.
The Latinas Network with be creating an Altar de Muertos at the festival. This is a special space to honor and remember the souls of our loved ones who have passed away, including our beloved pets.
Everyone is invited to bring a photo of loved ones (human and nonhuman) to place on the altar and honor their memory.
The sugar skulls made during the earlier workshops will become part of the ofrenda (altar) as well, and at the end of the event, participants can take their sugar skull as a keepsake and their respective photo home.
Looking for more lantern ideas and inspiration?
Chantelle Rytter parade artists
Baltimore’s Great Halloween Lantern Parade
OSW Inc is collaborating with the following to organize this event:
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Arts Connect Neighbors
Arts Connect Neighbors is an initiative of the Roanoke Arts Commission, the Roanoke Cultural Endowment, and Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates that connects artists with neighborhoods across Roanoke.
Learn more at www.roanokearts.org/neighbors
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Scrap Collective
Scrap Collective is a local nonprofit creative reuse center, reducing waste and offering equitable access to resources.
Learn how you can contribute at www.scrapcollective.org
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Art Project Roanoke
Art Project Roanoke (APR) is a 501(c)(3) community arts organization based at 101 Campbell Ave SW in Roanoke, Virginia.
Learn more at www.artprojectroanoke.org
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Daisy Art Parade
Daisy Art Parade is an annual Roanoke community parade built around krewes, giant puppets, and neighbors making art together.
Learn more at www.daisyartparade.com
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Latinas Network
Latinas Network is a Roanoke nonprofit that connects and uplifts the Latina community through mentorship, advocacy, and economic empowerment.
Learn more at www.latinasnetwork.org