# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mini Giant-Puppet Parade
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us July 11th from 10am-1pm for KMA’s Mini Giant-Puppet Parade with Cattywampus!

Everyone is welcome to participate or cheer us on as we parade through the museum grounds. Come at 10am and make a colorful hand-puppet or bring your own! The parade will happen between 11am and 12pm. Carry your small puppet or noisemaker, bring your giant puppet from a previous parade, and follow the leader through the museum’s grounds as we celebrate the art of puppets to conclude the Wayne White: Revenge of the Knoxville Girl exhibition and celebrate TN artists during the Tennessee Triennial Weekend. The Honkers and Bangers will bring the energy with live music and the puppet master himself, Wayne White, plans to make an appearance!

The whole weekend will be filled with fun and lively activities for people of all ages as we celebrate TN Artists!

Saturday, July 11

10:00 – 11:00 am – Make Your Own Hand-Puppet, drop in activity

11:00-11:30 am – Parade Prep Time – find your puppet and join the parade, Cattywampus will provide a few puppets for visitors to use, or you can bring your own. Any puppets over 2 feet tall should register in advance with the size of their puppet and number of participants. Space is limited.

11:15-ish – KMA & Cattywampus Mini-Giant Puppet Parade featuring the Honkers and Bangers will start in the Heller Garden, meander up to the front plaza, and through the museum to Bailey Hall for a puppet dance party. Join in the parade or cheer us on as a spectator!

1:00pm – Program Ends but the fun continues at Central Cinema at 2pm.

The fun continues with a double feature at Central Cinema with an introduction by Wayne White at 2pm.

To register a large puppet (2 feet or bigger) to participate in the Mini-Giant Puppet Parade, follow the link for details, rules, and to sign the waver.

The TN Triennial Weekend celebration continues on Sunday with a focus on art and music with a special interactive Musical Zoo with the Joy of Music and a final gallery talk with Wayne White. Check the event page for details.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/knoxville/mini-giant-puppet-parade/200030324752220
- **Event Categories**: parades, art, music, live-music, entertainment, exhibitions, parties
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 153

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Knoxville
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1050  World's Fair Park Dr SW, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37916
- **lat**: 35.96262
- **long**: -83.92538
- **full address**: 1050  World's Fair Park Dr SW, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37916

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mini Giant-Puppet Parade being held?
  - **A:** Mini Giant-Puppet Parade takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 1050  World's Fair Park Dr SW, Knoxville, TN, United States, Tennessee 37916.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mini Giant-Puppet Parade?
  - **A:** Mini Giant-Puppet Parade is organized by Knoxville Museum of Art.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Mini Giant-Puppet Parade is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Knoxville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 150+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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