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Philadelphia on Parade

Presented by Mann Center for the Performing Arts at Mann Center for the Performing Arts

May 19, 2012

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You're invited to the 2nd Annual Philadelphia On Parade, a FREE family, friends & fun festival at the Mann!

This year's Philadelphia on Parade will feature more than 800 performing artists on 5 electrifying stages highlighting the diversity of world music with a line-up that includes classical, gospel, spoken word, jazz, rhythm & blues, funk, and rock, global dance ensembles, dance workshops, and a crafts marketplace. CIGNA Children's Pavilion will include storytellers, jugglers, face painters, mini-circus, arts & craft stations, sing-a-longs, as well as interactive demonstrations to get the little ones dancing and exercising. Independence Blue Cross Health Pavilion, feature life-saving techniques, blood pressure testing, cholesterol testing, massages, wellness sessions, healthy eating tips, yoga, Zumba, senior movements, line dancing, demonstrations, book signings and more. This year the Mann is delighted to welcome Parkside Association of Philadelphia as a health pavilion partner under the direction of Lucinda Hudson. Parkside Association of Philadelphia, PAP, is a community base d organization that supports the West Parkside community. PAP identifies and accesses social services to promote a better quality of life for all of its residents.

Bring your lawn chairs-picnics are welcome!



Featuring:

Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra
Rock School for Dance Education
Kulu Mele African American Dance Ensemble
Sinfonia Youth Orchestra
Sharon Katz & The Peace Train
Justin Faulkner Quartet
Chinese Lion Dancers
Play on Philly!
Terri Jones & Helen Brunner
Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble
Coyle School of Irish Dance
Give & Take Circus
MINAS
Kala JoJo "Tall Storyteller"
GAMP Concert Choir
GAMP 130-member Marching Band
and much, much, more!