All Species Parade
The 2026 All Species Parade has concluded. This page remains online so you can see what the parade is like and start thinking about costumes for the 2027 Festival on Saturday, April 24, 2027.
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!
In 2026, the parade ended with a Blessing of the Creatures, a moment to honor the incredible diversity of life on our planet.
Wild Oats Bakery Gift Certificates
In 2026, the first 200 people who pre-registered, dressed up, and marched in the parade received a $10 gift certificate to Wild Oats Bakery. Details for 2027 will be announced later.
How It Worked in 2026
- Create your costume: Dress up as any species you like — animal, plant, insect, fungus, or anything from the natural world. Homemade costumes are encouraged! Need inspiration? Last-minute costume ideas — or come as you are and enjoy everyone else's.
- Show up in costume: Parade participants came to the Festival at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School.
- March in the parade: The parade moved through the school and around the grounds at 10:30 AM.
- Blessing of the Creatures: Participants joined in a moment to honor and commit to protecting all life on Earth.
- Scavenger hunt and goody bag: Parade participants picked up goody bags, including scavenger hunt cards, after the parade.
Earth Hero and Earth SUPER Hero Awards
In 2026, Featured Creatures could 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?
Earth SUPER Hero recognition encouraged people to host a make-your-own-costume party for a friend or family member, then come to the Festival together in costume.
Looking Ahead
The 2027 Festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 24, 2027. Parade timing, registration details, and any incentives will be announced later.
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 2026 parade offered a $10 Wild Oats Bakery gift certificate to the first 200 pre-registered marchers in costume
- Great for families, kids, and anyone who loves the natural world
2027 Parade Interest
The 2026 parade pre-registration form is closed. Watch for 2027 details, and email earthdaybrunswick@gmail.com if you are interested in helping with the parade.
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.
Questions about the All Species Parade?