Ladybug Day is a program of the South East Area Coalition (SEAC) developed in collaboration with Wide Water Gardens. This year Ladybug Day is co-sponsored by the Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association.
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This is a casual, neighborhood-based, family-oriented community building event with food, music, art and lots of fun activities. The event is open to the pubic. Tickets are not required. Everyone is welcome!
Saturday, July 27th from Noon until 6:00 pm
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345 Rosedale Street (Wide Water Gardens) <>
Parking is available at the Culver Road Armory. You will be able to walk to and from your parking spot via a footpath connected to the event site. <>.
The best way to access Ladybug Day on foot or in a wheelchair is from the main gate at 645 Rosedale Street <>.
Children are invited to participate in a super-fun PRE-EVENT craft activity supported by the Monroe Branch Library. The results from this activity will be integrated into Ladybug Day. Please see the information below for details or contact the .
food truck & will have food available for purchase.
Complimentary snacks/sweets/water from sources like will also be available.
Come jam out to the !
Representatives from the and other organizations, businesses and artists will offer a variety of information, services and products throughout the event.
Have their face painted by from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm.;
Make "fairy houses" with ;
Pick their prize at the table
We'll all marvel as ONE THOUSAND ladybugs are released into
Ladybug Day begins at
food truck will provide food and beverages for sale during the event. will be at the event. Other participants may also be offering food and drinks. Free lemonade will be available.
We'll all marvel as ONE THOUSAND ladybugs are released into
- Face Painting/Ladybug Photo Booth
Parade lineup begins at 1:30 pm. Children will gather on the sidewalk in front of near , , , and and Monroe Food Mart starting at 1:30 pm.
The parade will begin at 2:00 pm. Everyone will process together down the sidewalk on Monroe Avenue turning left on the sidewalk and down Rosedale Street. We will arrive at by about 2:15 pm.
A fanciful winged unicorn & a big carrot-wielding bunny will help lead the parade thanks to our pals at & . We may even get a visit from the wonderful and inspiring "Kampy The Miracle Mouse" thanks to .
Children in the parade will have bubbles to blow as they process towards Ladybug Day at .
When we get to Ladybug Day at we'll gather all the children by the tent to celebrate their arrival and describe all the fun activities.
is providing free face painting at Ladybug Day starting at 1:00 pm. Children who want to have their face painted before the parade can go to the event and then meet us at the parade gathering site. OR children can have their face painted after the parade (until 4:00 pm).
For information about supporting Ladybug Day please or
This program is free and open to the public. Anyone can come! You do not have to be a member of , or UMNA.
This program is also listed on our Online Calendar Link. .
