Monday, 02 May 2016 09:15 AM
Calling All Twins, Triplets and Their Families to Their First Parade in Western Canada
BEAUMONT, AB / ACCESSWIRE / May 2, 2016 / The First Ever Twins & Triplets Parade on Edmonton's most popular street, Whyte Ave, is slated for August 6, 2016, 10 am, along with a festival to follow at Ritchie Park (H-Grand), all in the heart of the city of Edmonton. The Parade starts from Tipton Arena (10828 80 AVE),through Whyte Ave and 99 Street to Ritchie Park (7727 98 St NW).
Combining the cultural celebration of multiple births with amazing art installations, carnival foods, and costumed performers, we promise to squeeze tremendous amounts of fun into one day. This is a FREE EVENT.
All twins, triplets, and their families and friends: Register for the Parade at www.twins-triplets-plus-festival-parade.org. And if you would like to share your talents with the world just click on Twins/Triplets Talent Show tab at the website and register. Both the Parade and Talent Show have a line-up of cash awards. Martin Kerr, the 2008 Canadian Idol finalist will be one of the judges at the Talent Show.
Bring your whole family and friends to this multi-generational and family-friendly festival and enjoy a line-up of famous artists/activities: the Harp Twins, Ache Brasil, Wajjo Drummers, Green Fools Theatre Society, Friends Forever Puppet Show, Dancing & Drumming workshops, Storytelling, Face Painting & Tattoo Artists, Hair braiding artists, Games & Prizes and some! The performances and activities will take place throughout the festival.
Shop for Twins souvenirs and more all day long. Hurry in! Deadline to enter the Parade is July 6, 2016.
Edmonton is one of the most welcoming and scenic cities in northern Alberta with great hotels, restaurants, malls, many tourist attractions and scenic mountains only a drive away. So pack up the family and come join this signature celebration! Bring along your lawn chairs. Why Not!
The organizers of the festival have this to say: "The festival seeks to provide positive spaces for people from all walks of life (young and old) to assert a more constructive view of themselves and their cultures by showcasing the various customs of how multiple births are celebrated in their families and communities as part of the drive for respect and understanding in the world. In celebrating the wonders of multiple births we are actually celebrating the survival of the human race."
TKOFCD, the organizers of the Twins & Triplets Festival, is a creative non-profit organization based in Alberta, which works with artists in the region and beyond to encourage the greatest number of people to see and enjoy the best holistic outdoor performances possible: music, dance, theatre, and literature. It provides performing artists opportunities to explore new ways of working, share ambitions, reach new audiences, and develop new ideas.
TKOFCD also has an international presence: partnering with indigenous community organizations in Africa to create and build sustainable communities. TKOFCD is a member of the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation. website: www.tkofcd.org.
Any inquiry about the festival:
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Website: http://www.twins-triplets-plus-festival-parade.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twins.triplets.festival/
SOURCE: Trebi Kuma Ollennu Foundation for Community Development