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Have you ever attended the "Procession of the Species Celebration?" It’s a parade that celebrates the natural world with music, art, and movement in downtown Olympia.
You can be a participant or a spectator. In its 30th year, it shines now more than ever. Whether you are a little kid, a teen, an adult, or an octopus — there is a place for you at the procession.
In 2024, it won first prize in South Sound and Washington state from the Washington Festivals and Events Organization.
This year’s celebration is quickly coming to life! You can learn all about it, thanks in part to the Port of Olympia, which funded a grant request for a new website.
“Look there for all the information you need, plus spectacular, joyful photos from over the years,” urges Director Eli Sterling.
Note: The workshops, studios, and dance party are all held at Armory Creative Campus 515 Eastside St. SE Olympia.
Created by the community for the community, the Procession of the Species Celebration embraces art, music and dance to inspire learning, appreciation and protection of the natural world.
The sponsors include the City of Olympia Armory, City of Olympia LTAC, LOTT, Inspire Olympia, Nisqually Indian Tribe, Port of Olympia, Raven's Brew Coffee, Squaxin Island Tribe, Thurston County LTAC and Community Foundation of South Puget Sound.
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Snevets
Great information. Thank you.
Saturday, March 22 Report this
SecondOtter
YES. We LOVE the Procession of the Species. It's so Oly. It's so US.
Several years ago, I was standing on the sidewalk watching the Procession. A woman...very well dressed, found a spot next to me and said, "What is going on here? We're from Florida." I explained what it was, but I dont' think she was listening, because at that moment, a blue tiger walked past.
"That's a grown man!" she said.
"Right!"
"He's a grown up!"
"Okay........."
"They're dressed up like animals? What is that woman supposed to be?"
I said, "I think she's a dung beetle."
"That's disgusting! Good god, what is this? These aren't children, these are grown ups dressed as animals? Are they insane?"
"No,", I said, 'it's what we do here. It doesn't matter how old you are, anyone can march in whatever costume they want."
She looked at me and said "You West Coast people are so strange."
I said, 'Thank you!!!"
Friday, March 28 Report this