The 3rd annual Earth Celebrations’ Hudson River Pageant is an
ecological parade and performance art event
to restore the native species and habitats of the Hudson River and address climate change in New York City
. The parade of giant puppets and spectacular costumes moves along the downtown portion of the Hudson River Park.
Music, dance, performance, and poetry, including an Oyster Planting, Live Fish Release, River Cleansing, and Boat Dance, highlighting the river, and its’ species, habitats, and issues, are presented at the various piers and significant sites along the parade route f
rom the Irish Hunger Memorial at Vesey Street (Battery Park City - North) to Horatio Street
(West Village),
1-5pm.