2019 City Lights Parade
It all started when…
We set out to create a float that was visually engaging AND conveyed an impactful message. “Carol,” the majestic alebrija and many friends rewrote the lyrics of the Twelve Days of Christmas to remind onlookers of the many ways you can support artists (of all disciplines) while doing your holiday shopping.
In case you missed it, here it goes:
On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to meeeee.......
12. music lessons
11. booked magicians
10. volunteers hours
9. live musicians
8. funded murals
7. handmade sundries
6. unique artworks
5. craft sweets, coffee and beer
4. Tickets to the theatre
3. Painting classes
2. Artsy photo shoots
“And an Artist
Jumping Through a Flaming Hoop”
Thank you to all of the individual artists and local arts organizations that joined together to show Wichita Falls the many ways one can supports the arts during the Holidays!
Polly Pocket, Mandy Patlan, Javian Moore, Anthony Ailey, Sweet 1020, North Texas Tease Burlesque, ronwilsonmagic.net, Myx Photography WFTX, Murals by Brea’n Thompson, Hazel Music (Brittany Nicole Roberts), Simon Oj Welch, Aaron Campbell, Selena Mize, Danny-Dan Juárez, Desmond Juarez, Wichita Falls Ballet Theatre, Backdoor Theatre, Zavala International Dance, Wichita Falls Youth Symphony Orchestra, MSU Communiversity Orchestra, Live-Love-Poetry, Jessica Silvers, Brandi Hanson, and Jack Scott.
Production made possible by DJ Tito’s Productions and an incredible crew of artists and dreamers at 9th Street Studios including Linda Deason, Amber Day Scott, Rick Kirkland and Becky Raeke.
SEE A VIDEO OF “CAROL” STARTING THE PARADE WITH ALL HER FRIENDS!
