Mission
The Everything Under the Sun Parade is an annual community procession in the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, that celebrates radical joy and reclaims the creative power of ordinary people to sculpt a just future. We aim to combat social isolation by cultivating deeper connections through developing large-scale puppets with community members. With a focus on inclusion and accessibility, the parade affirms that people make culture, strong community connections are essential for our collective well-being, and joy in the face of hard times is a collective practice of resilience.
Everything Under the Sun Parade programming includes:
Intentional collaboration with select community partners. Each year, we partner with non-artist community groups that share our mission.
Puppet visioning and building with community members through free community workshops.
Ongoing support and uplift of the work of community artists.
Values
Creativity: We believe that art sustains us and belongs to everyone; all who join are asked to bring a creative expression of their community joy.
Community Uplift: We partner with organizations that are deeply committed to supporting Portlanders, particularly underserved and marginalized communities.
Sustainability: We prioritize the creative reuse of materials in all workshops and artistic production.
Anti-consumerism: We celebrate people, not products; commercial exchange and promotion are not permitted.
Inclusivity: We welcome, honor, and uplift the creativity of all who join us.