On May 13, 2017, we celebrated "The Stories of Mashapaug Pond" and passed the torch during our 10th and final Urban Pond Procession.
10th Annual Urban Pond Procession
"Stories of Mashapaug Pond"
Saturday, May 13, 2017
UPDATE: Due to rain, the Procession will start at Alvarez High School (375 Adelaide Ave) at 5:30PM!
We will still dance and sing in a mini procession, celebrate student projects, and share stories over food - so we hope to see you all there!
NEW SCHEDULE: All activities inside Alvarez High School
Saturday, May 13, 2017
UPDATE: Due to rain, the Procession will start at Alvarez High School (375 Adelaide Ave) at 5:30PM!
We will still dance and sing in a mini procession, celebrate student projects, and share stories over food - so we hope to see you all there!
NEW SCHEDULE: All activities inside Alvarez High School
- 5:00 Guests welcomed by Eastern Medicine Singers
- 5:30 Program begins
- 5:50 Mini-Procession featuring What Cheer? Brigade and Big Nazo Puppets
- 6:05 Youth performances and presentations
- 6:30 Food & activities!
- 6:55 Speakers and passing of the torch(es)
- 7:15 Performance by Sokeo Ros & Case Closed
- 7:25 Film screenings: 10 Years of UPP, Toxic Legacy, Snappy and Ready Save Mashapaug
- 7:40 Closing
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The Procession
The Urban Pond Procession is a growing, culminating event that takes place every year in late-Spring or early-Summer to celebrate and cultivate public and political interest in the health of the Lower Pawtuxet River Watershed. The Procession route changes each year, usually weaving through the neighborhoods around Mashapaug Pond and Roger Williams Park, following the path of water through the watershed. Food, music and environmental health updates are shared, along with the many arts projects produced in the months leading up the Procession by artists and local youth.
We welcome other interested organizations and individuals to join us in our celebration! We always have flags to wave and fish costumes to wear for those who come to process with us.
We welcome other interested organizations and individuals to join us in our celebration! We always have flags to wave and fish costumes to wear for those who come to process with us.