Heart of the Beast's May Day Celebration

From: KFAI
Series: 10,000 Fresh Voices
Length: 04:45

In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask theater holds its annual May Day parade and festival the first Sunday in May in the Powderhorn neighborhood. Honoring the earth and community with art and pageantry, this is the 38th year of the festival. KFAI's Dixie Treichel has more about this colorful community event. Read the full description.

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Playing: Heart of the Beast's May Day Celebration
From: KFAI

Hobt2_small In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask theater holds its annual May Day parade and festival the first Sunday in May in the Powderhorn neighborhood. Honoring the earth and community with art and pageantry, this is the 38th year of the festival. KFAI's Dixie Treichel has more about this colorful community event.

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In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask theater holds its annual May Day parade and festival the first Sunday in May in the Powderhorn neighborhood. Honoring the earth and community with art and pageantry, this is the 38th year of the festival. KFAI's Dixie Treichel has more about this colorful community event.