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Project/Program <br />Summary <br />The bi-annual Handmade Parade (HMP) is a beloved tradition that <br />highlights our community's diversity, resilience, and creative folklife, <br />featuring giant handmade puppets, costumes, dance, and music. Since the <br />first parade in 2010, this grassroots spectacle of art has become essential <br />to the culture of Orange County, drawing attention and tourists from across <br />the state. In April 2022, the Handmade Parade was expanded to integrate <br />the first-ever Handmade Market (HMM) in River Park, with 45+ artists, <br />concessions, and family-friendly activities. This integration furthered <br />program impact by creating a destination for pre-parade festivities and the <br />post-parade jamboree. Occurring in conjunction with a spring Last Fridays <br />& the Art W alk (LFAW ), this uniquely Hillsborough arts festival attracts <br />thousands of visitors and is packaged into two days of free and vibrant <br />community programming known as the “W eekend of Art in Hillsborough”. <br />W orkshops held in advance provide inspiration and educational resources <br />for audiences to craft their own addition to the parade. <br />The 2024 parade will incorporate 10+ community partnerships alongside <br />professional performing artist groups and invites representation across all <br />local demographics to ensure public participation. The market will once <br />again feature artisan and craft vendors, curated food & beverage <br />experiences, and other hands-on arts activities throughout the day. HAC <br />will also host at least one advanced puppet-making workshop, plus multiple <br />opportunities for businesses, families, and visitors to join in with a <br />designated theme. The 2024 W OA is tentatively scheduled for May 31- <br />June 1 and will be publicly announced once all stakeholders have confirmed <br />their availability. <br />Project Start Date <br />(no earlier than July <br />1, 2023) <br />May 31, 2024 <br />Project End Date (no <br />later than June 30, <br />2024) <br />June 1, 2024 <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: E9ED2E06-04DF-47DA-BF1A-31359EF7B971