Power on Parade

From celebrations of identity to shows of protest, parades have been central to our culture. With Mardi Gras on the horizon, the Folger considers how pageantry has led to civic participation and provided shows of power.

Join us for a drop-in crafting session from 11am-1pm to make your own paper plate tambourine and learn more about how parades are represented in the Folger collection with a pop-up collection viewing of items not usually on display at 11:30am and 12:30pm.

About Inside the Season

Inside the Season is a new programming series from the Folger Shakespeare Library designed to highlight our seasonal theme through talks and hands-on activities that explore specific related topics. This year we dive into Whose Democracy? to ignite conversation about power and participation.