Handmade Parade

BFF Omaha + Giant Joy Collective present the first-ever Handmade Parade — a community celebration where art takes to the streets! Giant puppets, DIY floats, costumes, and banners will transform Benson into a moving work of art created by neighbors, families, schools, and YOU.

 Pre-Parade Fun (Free & Family-Friendly!)
 Rosehill Elementary Blacktop | 4–6 PM

 Creation Station – Mask & prop making

 Collaborative Faces Mural – Add your mark

 Face Painting – by Liudmyla Levinson

 Handmade Parade
 Rosehill Elementary | Lineup 6 PM | Parade Start 6:30 PM

Neighbors, artists, and organizations bring UNITY THROUGH CREATIVITY to life with puppets, costumes, floats, and people-powered magic!

 Post-Parade Party
 Petshop Gallery & Backlot | 7:30–10 PM

 The Cruel Idiots (7:00)

 Root (7:30)

 Hair Person (8:00)

 The Mercurys (8:30)

Puppet theatre, skateboarding, face painting, library fun, DIY junk wall, photo ops & more along 62nd Street!

 Get Involved
Everyone’s invited to march, build, perform, or cheer from the sidelines.

The first annual Handmade Parade is made possible thanks to the support of Dundee Bank, WP Engine, Rose Hill PTO, Montessori Co-Op School, Central Skate Shop, Park Omaha, The Nebraska Arts Council and Cultural Endowment.

More info at bffomaha.org/parade