Divas On the Move at the 2007 Aquatennial Parade

(Click on the photo to go to the Flickr account where you can view more photos of the Divas in action! )

Photos from the ArtMoves Parade

Found a few photos from the Art Moves parade and performance on Tracy's blog. Enjoy!

No practice will be scheduled for the Aquatennial parade

We've determined there isn't enough time to try and get all interested volunteers together for a practice session. There should be enough experienced Book Cart Drill Team Divas at the parade to assist the new Divas.

With that being said...

• If there were Divas that decided to forgo this parade because of the practice requirement - well, now they can join in the fun!
• MPL has graciously offered the use of some of their book carts for the parade.
• Parade Reading Divas will be needed to assist with decorating the carts and getting them to the parade site.
• In lieu of practice, plan on running through the routine and chant a few times before the parade begins.
• Line up time and location is not yet determined, but plan on arriving at least one hour before the parade begins.

Some parade details:

• Torchlight Parade begins at the Basilicia of Saint Mary's at Hennepin and Lyndale Avenues.
• Route follows Hennepin Avenue east toward the Mississippi River, ends at 4th Street.
• Length of parade about 1.5 miles.
• We could be done well before 10:30 p.m., but it will depend on what number we are assigned in the parade.

As of today, we have eight Divas that have confirmed their appearance in this parade. We would really like a larger group and I know there are more of you out there so recruit, recruit, recruit!

Aquatennial parade goers are in for a treat this year!

For the first time the MELSA Library Reading Divas will appear in the Minneapolis Aquatennial Torchlight parade!

Parade date: Wednesday, July 18, 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Line up time: Line up time and location will be advised.

Practice date: Not yet scheduled. If at all possible, Divas for this parade should participate in at least one practice.

Stay tuned for more info...