Puppet Activism!
Since the 1970s, Redwing Blackbird Theater has joined communities in the US, and around the world, to create parades with giant puppets, live music, and painted banners. We love when communities are part of the shows at the end of the parades, and have worked with many of our partner organizations to help enliven their protests with art!
Contact us to come to your protest, march, or parade!
Rosendale mermaid parade
Community gathering to support town projects, programs & places,
2016; photo by Jim Peppler
NY Solidarity March
MLK’s Words in Sojourner Truth’s Hands, Kingston, NY Solidarity March, 2015; photo by Jim Peppler
Rosendale street festival
Mother Earth- showing love for the future of the planet, Rosendale, NY 2014; photo by Anne Coleman
Anti-Fracking Demonstration
Defending Marcellus Shale at the Statehouse, Albany, NY, 2011; photo by Amber Kelly.
New York Village Halloween Parade
Angels shift perspective in the wake of the World Trade Center attacks, NYC, 2001; photo by Ben Clemens.
Crying africa
Refugees escaping Angola and Namibia lead parade with anti-apartheid horned beast, Dukwei Refugee Camp, Botswana, Africa 1987
CARNIVALE
A celebration of freedom in education and puppetry in the streets, Carnivale of Vaiano, Italy 1977
1st annual african american festival & parade
Kingston, NY 2019