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Easter Sunday March 31
Create a bonnet (with all the frills upon it) and join in the Easter Parade!
PRE-PARADE PARTIES
BEST IN SHOW BONNET CONTEST
PARADE DOWN 4TH AVENUE
AFTER PARADE BRUNCHES AND TEA DANCES
Easter Parade in New York City
Unleash your whimsy!
Festivities start at SkyBar with morning libations, frivolities and tasty treats . . .
. . . then we promenade down the sidewalks of 4th Avenue to Congress Street . . .
(or you can "hop" on to the streetcar!)
On Easter Sunday
. . . for brunches
and afternoon Tea Dances
A Bunnyband (wristband) will get you in to all the events.*
Available for purchase at the door and in advance at The March G3 Happy Hour and Mad Hatters Boozy Drag Brunch. (*14 Carrot Brunch requires additional ticket). More details coming soon.
OFFICIAL KICK-OFF EVENT
SUNDAY MARCH 24 (ONE WEEK BEFORE THE PARADE)
MAD HATTER'S BOOZY DRAG BRUNCH
THE WEEK BEFORE THE PARADE
(SUNDAY MARCH 24)
To get things rolling we're teaming up with Queer AF and the monthly "Boozy Drag Brunch" at PLAYGROUND for a Mad Hatter's themed kick off event! Show off your finished Easter Bonnet creations or bring stuff to make one at our crafting table.
Hosted by Isis D Frost with performances by Tori Steele, Michaela Tells, Vendetta Vixen and Jessica Michaels.
Music by Fernanda Villagrana (DJ Xochique)
Sunday March 24
The SkyDeck at PLAYGROUND
Doors Open at 11AM
First Show at Noon
Free Entry. A La Carte Brunch Menu. Bottomless Mimosas.
Hat Making Crafting Table
Are you decorator challenged? Fear not! Local homemaker Betty Ford Fairlane and University of Arizona Opera costume Designer Chris Allen are here to help! Just bring a big floppy sun hat and stuff to put on it and our crafty queens will whip out their glue guns and hairpins to get you looking fabulous!
Craft stores, online sites and thrift shops are great places to find stuff to make your bonnet (and we'll have some ribbon and supplies on hand too).
Making an Easter Bonnet
PRE-PARADE PARTY & CONTEST
SUNDAY MARCH 31 | BEFORE THE PARADE
THE BUNNY TAILGATER
PRE-PARADE PARTY &
"BEST IN SHOW" BONNET CONTEST
It's the big day and SkyBar will be ready to welcome our colorful community with cocktails and complimentary easter goodies, music and our "Best in Show Easter Bonnet Contest" where the winner gets a weekend for two at the gorgeous LEO KENT HOTEL!
Sunday March 31
SKYBAR
Doors Open at 11AM
Contest at 1PM
Bunnyband Event
THE PARADE
SUNDAY MARCH 31 | DOWN 4TH AVENUE
SPONSORED BY THE LEO KENT
It might not be 5th Avenue in New York, but 4th Avenue in Tucson will be awash in color and fabulosity as we proudly promenade down the sidewalks to downtown!
Sunday March 31
From SkyBar to Congress Street
2PM Start Time
BRUNCH PARTY
SUNDAY MARCH 31 | AFTER THE PARADE
14 CARROT BRUNCH
AFTER THE PARADE
A veggielicious bunny approved brunch and cocktail party. Catering by LaTexAz. Hosted by Kate O'Connell.
Bunnyband and Pre-Paid Brunch Ticket Required.
Ticketing Info TBA
Sunday March 31
R BAR
2PM (after the parade)
Bunnyband Event
BRUNCH PARTY
SUNDAY MARCH 31 | AFTER THE PARADE
HIP(ITTIE) HOP(ITTIE) BRUNCH
AFTER THE PARADE
it's "Drake and Eggs" with hella fierce beats from the 90's and 2000's.
Music by Dj Jason
Sunday March 31
The MAIN BAR @PLAYGROUND
2PM (after the parade)
Free Entry. Full Bar. A La Carte Brunch Menu.
TEA DANCE
SUNDAY MARCH 31 | AFTER THE PARADE
CANDYLAND
TEA DANCE
Overlooking downtown Tucson, the Skydeck at PLAYGROUND will be festooned in vibrant colors and Easter pastels for a classic afternoon tea dance
Sunday March 31
The SKYDECK @PLAYGROUND
2-6PM
Brunch Menu Available.
Bunnyband Event
TEA DANCE
SUNDAY MARCH 31 | AFTER THE PARADE
THUMPR
PARTY AFTER THE PARADE
In the spirit of legendary gay sunday afternoon hang outs like the Eagle, the industrial brick distillery space and patio at Highwire will become a sultry party pad with the thumping house beats of Gold Rush Festival finalist DJ Justin Elias (aka SIV)
Music by SIV.
Sunday March 31
HIGHWIRE
2PM-6PM
Bunnyband Event
GRAND SPONSOR
1 CHURCH STREET
Tucson's fabulous new downtown hotel brings cosmopolitan flair to the Old Pueblo.
THE 2024 HONORARY PARADE POOPAHS
Frank Shepis & Dave Huff
