Every community needs a few traditions that are homegrown and represent the overall vibe of the people in it. Dominion Energy Riverrock is a great event. The Sport Backer Marathon races are a pain to drive around but hell yeah, let’s get people healthy! But think about non-corporate created homegrown events like Mardi Gras in New Orleans or this The Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling thing we saw on Netflix the other week and what they mean to their communities. It is important for a diversity of traditions for a unique community culture to thrive.
So let’s put the Richmond Halloween Parade down as a one of those important traditions in our city that needs recognition and for 17 years the All Saints Theater Company has kept it going with a great mix of creativity, costumes, puppetry, live music and social expression. We are here for it. Let’s go Richmond, stay weird!
If you haven’t been before — make sure and come out next year. Until that time, here is a great set from Richmond photographer Lauren Serpa. Enjoy!
See you again next year.
All photos by Lauren Serpa
