# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2nd Annual Trash Parade!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: TRASH PARADE 2026
Theme: POLLINATORS 

The second annual Trash Parade is a creative community event aimed at repurposing recyclable materials and other waste products into puppets, costumes, masks, and banners to march in a procession in downtown Schenectady.

This is a community effort and will be open to all to create and march! Craft your own costumes, puppets, flags and banners out of waste materials, based on the theme "Pollinators". 

Trash Parade takes place during Art Night Schenectady, Friday May 15th. Starting and ending at Jay Square, the procession will march down Jay Street (exact route TBD). This year will feature more live music and activities before and after the procession. Show off what you have created in our show-and-tell! 

Some imagery that could be used with the theme of "POLLINATORS":
-Bees and other pollinating insects (butterflies, moths, flies, wasps, beetles)
-Birds like Hummingbirds
-Mammals (bats, also some rodents, possums, and lemurs)
-Flowers and other plants
-Food we eat that relies on pollinators
-Threats to pollinators
-Trash and waste in general
-Or however you interpret theme

Video from last year: https://youtu.be/cwvQf7B3j6g
Examples from other events like this:
https://drive.google.com/.../1Lf7Y2hEthbGKLoi8Jyd0gq1wKwb...
This event will be updated with examples as people start to work on their projects.

Purpose:
Raise awareness of repurposing waste materials, reusing what we already have before producing new goods. Raise awareness of the effects of single use plastics on our environment. Using the theme of “pollinators” to communicate the importance of a healthy, balanced ecosystem, and how critical pollinators are to our food system

The parade is open to all to create something and participate. If you have a group you can form a "krewe", and potentially theme your costumes/puppets/banners together.

MORE DETAILS TO COME...
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/schenectady/2nd-annual-trash-parade/200029585409950
- **Event Categories**: parades, music, live-music, art, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 122

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Schenectady
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Jay Square
- **lat**: 42.814364771984
- **long**: -73.940084425604
- **full address**: Jay Square, 102 Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305-1904, United States

## Event gallery

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  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/92ae372342b24dcc7de9bdf2d31156d7fd0b23b0a92f630907545acff300cfeb-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf2f5ed-gmir?v=1775759717

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2nd Annual Trash Parade! being held?
  - **A:** 2nd Annual Trash Parade! takes place on Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Jay Square, 102 Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305-1904, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2nd Annual Trash Parade!?
  - **A:** 2nd Annual Trash Parade! is organized by Schoharie River Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 2nd Annual Trash Parade! is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Schenectady, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 120+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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