Parade the Circle Participation

All parade participants must be registered. 

• $5 per child (under 18)
• $10 per adult

No new passes issued at this time.

(The workshops require purchase of a workshop pass.)

(East Bell Commons, 11141 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106)

Participants can create costumes, masks, and giant puppets made with the assistance of staff artists at all public workshops (nine total) in the parade tent. A one-time fee entitles you to attend all workshops. 

• Saturdays and Sundays, May 11–June 2, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 4, 6:00–9:00 p.m. 

Parade Tent Workshop Pass

A workshop pass allows the pass holder entry to all public workshops at the parade tent. 

• The pass does not include the parade registration fee. 
• All members of a group including pass holders must register for the parade.

• Everyone must be in costume, including parents, guardians, and staff accompanying children.
• All entries must be handmade and people powered. Motorized vehicles (other than wheelchairs) and live animals (other than service animals) are not permitted. 
• No written words are allowed.
• Entries should not advocate for or against a particular political or religious belief.
• Be inspired by the CMA’s collection! However, reproducing sacred objects or images and the appropriation of symbols of other cultures is not allowed. If you are in doubt, museum staff are happy to discuss with you.
• Entries and costumes must be noncommercial. No identifiable logos are allowed. No T-shirts with words, registered trademarks, logos, or cartoon characters may be worn. Uniforms representing organized teams, troops, or school or civic organizations may not be worn. No identifiable flags may be displayed.
• No distribution of leaflets or flyers is allowed during the parade or along the parade route.
• Children under 15 must be accompanied by someone older.
• All parade participants participate at their own risk. Written waivers are required for all participants.