Join us for the 21st Annual Chinese New Year Parade, Saturday, February 10th, in beautiful Downtown Fairhope, AL.
All are welcome to join Children of the World celebrate family, Chinese culture, and community. Come line the streets Saturday morning, February 10th @ 10:00am to cheer on a parade of precious children and their families! Catch beads, moon-pies, and other throws - without the huge crowds! (It's an excellent way to give little ones the "parade" experience, in a safe and controlled environment)
Be sure to stick around for more fun and activities afterwards. The celebration continues with lunch, activities, and entertainment at the Fairhope United Methodist Church.
Parade Details:
The parade begins in front of Fairhope United Methodist Church, at the intersection of Nichols and Section Street. Parade participants will begin lining up at 9:30. Children of all ages are welcome to participate in the parade, but must be accompanied by an adult and must provide their own "throws".
Floats - Decorated Wagons and Bicycles are always a big hit and easy for families to manage. All types of "man-powered" or "kid-powered" floats are seen and enjoyed by the crowd. Of course, just walking and tossing is equally fun! Please, no motorized floats - so that we can keep in compliance with the city's ordinances.
Community Event Following the Parade:
Stay after the parade for the best bowl of gumbo you've ever eaten! (yes, we know... Gumbo is the least "Chinese" dish ever. But, our own Reggie Bryant makes the best gumbo in the world. So, why not?) Non-seafood options will be available too.
And just in case the gumbo wasn't enough... Live Entertainment, Kid-Friendly Art Projects, Family Activities, and More will be available to entertain you.
Oh... and did we mention that we will be raffling off a football signed by Nick Saban? Well, we are!
So, come and be a part of this time-honored tradition with us.
All proceeds will benefit our local and international mission efforts.
