2017 Run Smelt Run Parade

May 14. 3:30 pm This will be a lively, site-specific spectacle, featuring masks, large puppets, and a Twin Cities brass band, the Brass Messengers. Everyone is encouraged to wear silver! Images will include: – a stilt walking Royal Guard. – an energetic school of silver smelt puppet and mask dancers. – a musical procession featuring…

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Run Smelt Run 2016 Sunday May 15, 2pm

Parade & Party 2pm: Presentation of the Smelt Queen Grassy Plaza at the Aerial Lift Bridge (behind Maritime Visitor’s Center) Duluth, Minnesota Music by The Brass Messengers Second Line Parade Join the Royal Procession on the Lake Walk. Wear silver, Smelt Up! 3:30pm: Smelt Fry and Party at Zeitgeist Cafe 222 E. Superior Street Free…

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Run Smelt Run 2015 · Sunday, May 17, 2pm

Parade & Party 2pm: Presentation of the Smelt Queen Grassy Plaza at the Aerial Lift Bridge (behind Maritime Visitor’s Center) Duluth, Minnesota Music by The Brass Messengers Second Line Parade Join the Royal Procession on the Lake Walk. Wear silver, Smelt Up! 3:30pm: Smelt Fry and Party at Zeitgeist Cafe 222 E. Superior Street Free…

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Run Smelt Run 2013

Duluth, MN Parade & Party 4pm: Presentation of the Smelt Queen Grassy Plaza at the Aerial Lift Bridge (behind Maritime Visitor’s Center) Music by The Brass Messengers Second Line Parade Join the Royal Procession on the Lake Walk. Wear silver on black or blue! 5:30pm: Smelt Fry and Party at Zeitgeist Cafe 222 E. Superior…

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