HOW? | Mad Hatters Parade

OK! COUNT ME IN! HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?

Make something and join the fray! Towering head-pieces, burlesque body-extensions, performing objects, and cacophonous instruments are all welcome. Line-up starts along N 5th Street at the Hudson Area Library. Let us know you're coming if you can, and check in at the Library gates. (last-minute, off-the-cuff Hatters are also welcome). Stay tuned for gathering and step-off times.

HELP! How do I make a Mad Hat? Got any tips?

YES, we've got a whole workshop! Drop in to our free, all-ages Mad Hat Slams for hours of Millinery Madness. Veteran parade artists will be on hand to get you started with basic materials, tools, and assorted accoutrements. And feel free to bring your own bling, colorful accents, and up-cyclable accessories.

Mad Hat Slams take place in Hudson, from Noon to 5PM:

May 3 @ Hudson Youth Center (18 South 3rd St)
May 4 @ The Spark of Hudson Co-Lab. 502 Union Street (RSVP appreciated). A proudly Spark-affiliated event.

PHOTO: China Jorrin Photography

I want to be in the Parade, but I’m not so crafty. Can I join even if I don’t make something?

YES, we have random readymade Mad Hats (and a few giant puppets, masks, etc.) longing to be worn. We need volunteers like YOU to bring them to life in the Parade. Just fill out our online volunteer form, and we’ll be in touch. Readymade Mad Hatters should check in one hour before step -off to find their perfect match. No experience is necessary – one will be provided!

Do you need help organizing the parade?

We always need a few extra hands to line up the parade, hand out some off-the-rack Readymades, and cheerfully help people keep safe in procession. If herding cats and/or Mad Hats is your thing, please contact us via our online volunteer form if you would like to join out cadre of Mad Hat Marshals.