🎉 Trash Parade 2026: March for Pollinators! 🎊

Join us for the 2nd Annual Trash Parade, a vibrant celebration of creativity and community spirit in downtown Schenectady! 🌸 This year’s theme is Pollinators, and we invite everyone to repurpose recyclable materials and waste into puppets, costumes, masks, and banners for an unforgettable procession!

📅 Date: May 15th, 2026
🕔 Time: 17:00 - 19:00
📍 Location: 102 Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305-1904, United States

What to Expect:

• A joyful procession through downtown, starting and ending at Jay Square, marching down Jay Street.
• Live music and activities before and after the parade, featuring an incredible opening performance by Troy Samba! 🎶
• Show off your creative masterpieces during our show-and-tell session!

Theme Inspiration:

• 🐝 Bees, 🦋 butterflies, and other pollinating insects
• 🌼 Flowers and plants
• 🍏 Food reliant on pollinators
• 🌎 Awareness on the impact of single-use plastics

Whether you're crafting solo or forming a krewe with friends, let's come together to promote sustainability and the importance of pollinators for our ecosystem! 🌍✨

🔗 Check out last year's video!
🔗 Examples from other events

More details and updates to follow as the event approaches! Don't miss out on this community-driven opportunity to celebrate art, sustainability, and the beauty of our environment! 🎨💚