presented by Spiral Q in partnership with the University City Arts League

Session 1
July 7^th-11^th
PARADE BAND CAMP!
Make your own instruments and noise makers and be part of a home-grown marching band inspired by visits from the birds of the Philadelphia Zoo!

Session 2 (2 weeks)
July 14th-25^th
GIANT PUPPET CREATION!
Create animals of any and every species with Spiral Q Puppeteers. Study insects and mammals from the zoo, then make your own cardboard creatures!

Session 3
July 28^th – August 1^st
PARADE TEXTILES
Create parade flags, animal themed costumes, or even a costume for giant puppets from Session 2!

August 1^st:
CAMP-WIDE PARADE!
Featuring art created by campers. All campers and parents are invited and encouraged to attend!

Click here to download the parade camp brochure!

Check out the ways Spiral Q can bring puppets to you!
Click here for details!


With such a busy Spring schedule, Spiral Q's studio needs materials!
We are currently in need of

-large yogurt containers with lids
-paper bags
-toilet paper and paper towel rolls
-colorful paint
-newspaper
-office paper

Call Liza at 215.222.6979 to set up a drop off time!

Thanks to Penske Truck Rentals for their help with all of Spiral Q's community Parades from Fall 07 - Fall 08
1216 Washington Ave
Philadelphia PA 19147-4702

Please support the businesses that support our communities!

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PARADE AND PAGEANT PHOTOS!

Photos on our Flickr page

Photos from the 2006 Peoplehood Parade and Pageant

Photos from the 2006 Chapter 1 North Philadelphia Puppet Parade

Photos from the 2005 Peoplehood Pageant!

Photos from the 3rd annual Dracula Parade!

Click here for upcoming events!



The Spiral Q Puppet Theater seeks to mobilize communities and illuminate the victories, frustrations and possibilities of living in the neighborhoods of Philadelphia and similar urban settings through the construction of full-scale giant puppet parades, toy theater and neighborhood pageantry.

Through its puppet parades and pageants, Spiral Q is resurrecting and reclaiming an almost forgotten form of people's theater to amplify and unite the power and vitality of those working for change through art-making, protest, and civic theater.