Big Parade and Folkfest
April 30, 2014
Communications Staff
Oberlin community residents of all ages will gather on Saturday, May 3 for the 13th annual Big Parade. Beginning at noon at Prospect Elementary School, the parade will travel down West College Street to Tappan Square.
A festival with food, crafts, music, and more will take place in Tappan Square until 4 p.m. The 16th annual Oberlin Folkfest will also happen on Saturday with student and local acts performing from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the Clark Bandstand.
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