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!

Pre-Register

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 Species in the school cafeteria, a moment to honor the incredible diversity of life on our planet.

Wild Oats Bakery Gift Certificates

The first 200 people who dress up and come to the Festival will receive a $10 gift certificate to Wild Oats Bakery. Limit one gift certificate per person.

Pre-registration is completely voluntary — it just helps us make sure we have enough gift certificates available. You don't need to pre-register to march in the parade!

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 around the school grounds
  • Blessing of the Species: Gather in the cafeteria for the Blessing of the Species at the end of the parade

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 costumed participants 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 is optional — it helps us plan for gift certificates. Everyone in costume is welcome to march whether or not they pre-register.

This form is for All Species Parade participants.

Questions about the All Species Parade?