The 18th edition of
the Dance Parade takes place this Saturday, winding up in Tompkins Square Park for the DanceFest.
According to organizers, more than 10,000 participants —"representing a kaleidoscope of dance styles" — will participate in the festivities starting at 11:30 a.m. on 17th Street and Sixth Avenue.
The parade makes its way across Eighth Street to Astor Place, where there's a grandstand at St. Mark's Place, before ending in Tompkins where hopefully there will be more than three (unlocked)
porta-potties for the thousands of people expected.
And here are details on the activities from 3-7 p.m.:
The festivities culminate with DanceFest in Tompkins Square Park, offering a cultural extravaganza that's inclusive for everyone. Expect dance performances on two stages, site-specific acts, a DJ dance party, and free dance classes at The Joyce Theater's New York Center for Creativity & Dance offered by Grand Marshal Lil Buck, Mark Morris Dance Group and Peridance. Bring your dance shoes and rock out to disco DJs Tone Love, Misbehaviour, Kenny Parker, Ameer and a Soul Train set on the Social Stage.
This is a rain-or-shine event, and the forecast looks pleasant enough RN, with overcast skies and temperatures in the 60s.
... and she was in and around Tompkins Square Park for the DanceFest that followed ...
