Join the All Species Parade

Dress up as your favorite creature, plant, or any species and march with us in a celebration of all living things. Think of it as Brunswick's Halloween parade, but for Earth Day. Plus, get a $10 gift certificate to Wild Oats Bakery if you pre-register and join the parade!

Illustration of the All Species Parade with people and creatures marching together

Pre-register For schools

What Is the All Species Parade?

The All Species Parade is a community parade where people of all ages dress up as their favorite species and march together around the school grounds. Whether you come as a monarch butterfly, a towering oak tree, a playful otter, or a deep-sea jellyfish — all species are welcome!

The parade will end with a Blessing of the Creatures, a moment to honor the incredible diversity of life on our planet.

Wild Oats Bakery Gift Certificates

The first 200 people who pre-register, dress up, and march in the parade will receive a $10 gift certificate to Wild Oats Bakery. Limit one gift certificate per person.

Pre-registration is voluntary, but encouraged if you'd like to make sure you receive a gift certificate.

How to Participate

Create your costume: Dress up as any species you like — animal, plant, insect, fungus, or anything from the natural world. Homemade costumes are encouraged!
Show up in costume: Come to the Festival at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School on Saturday, April 25, 2026
March in the parade: Join the parade through the school and around the grounds at 10:30 AM
Blessing of the Creatures: Join in a moment to honor and commit to protecting all life on Earth
Scavenger hunt and goody bag: Pick up your goody bag, including a scavenger hunt card, after the parade

Earth Hero and Earth SUPER Hero Awards

If you want to be recognized as a Featured Creature, let a Creature Greeter know when you arrive. Featured Creatures can earn an Earth Hero certificate by being ready to answer three questions:

What do you eat and drink?
Where do you live?
How can humans protect you?

To become an Earth SUPER Hero, do everything required for Earth Hero recognition and also host a make-your-own-costume party for a friend or family member, then come to the Festival together in costume.

Can't Make the 10:30 Parade?

You can still come to the Festival in costume later in the day. Find a Creature Greeter when you arrive if you want to be recognized as an Earth Hero or Earth SUPER Hero, and to get your scavenger hunt card and goody bag.

Why Join?

Celebrate the amazing diversity of life on Earth
Be part of a fun community tradition, like Brunswick's beloved Halloween parade
Show off your creative costume skills
The first 200 people who pre-register, dress up, and march get a $10 Wild Oats Bakery gift certificate
Great for families, kids, and anyone who loves the natural world

Pre-Register for the Parade

Pre-registration helps us plan for the parade and is required for gift certificate eligibility. Everyone in costume is still welcome to march whether or not they pre-register.

This form is for All Species Parade participants.

For Schools & Newsletters

We've created four ready-to-use announcements for school newsletters — preschool, elementary, junior high, and high school — all written and formatted so you can quickly copy, paste, and customize.

See school newsletter announcements

Questions about the All Species Parade?