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August 5, 2023!
Elegantly weird, Parliament of Owls is a black and white owl themed lantern parade.
Everyone is always invited to make an owl lantern and walk in the parade!
Parade attire is black and white.
Owls flock in the Plaza of Colony Square at 8:30.
The Owls take flight at 8:50pm with the Black Sheep Ensemble!
Please fly behind the band.
Owls return to roost at Colony Square about 9:30pm and the Black Sheep Ensemble plays until 10pm!
Check out the parade route! It's a 1 mile loop that starts and ends at Colony Square.
Arts Center MARTA is two blocks away.
You need an owl lantern!
We all love to see new weird owls. Invent! Check out the Lantern Ideas & Inspiration page and browse
the photos of past parades below. Making lanterns together and marching in the parade is great team building.
Contact chantellerytter@gmail.com for private workshops and lantern kit orders for your group.
Lantern kits will be available at Midtown Ace Hardware on July 27th after 2pm.
Free owl mask prints and little owl lanterns are at the bottom of this page.
Drop-in Owl Workshop and Lantern Kit Sale
Colony Square Patio
Scissors, glue, and good company provided! $15-$25 Owl masks are free. Come at 6:30 for a good seat.
Wednesday, August 2 6:30-8:30pm
Thursday, August 3, 6:30-8:30pm
Flying Owls Lantern Puppet Ensemble Workshop!
Saturday, July 29, 1-4pm
Adults only. 12 spaces. $35
At the Lantern Parade Studio at 1070 White Street SW, 30310
Designed and hosted by Chantelle Rytter, this workshop is to create an ensemble of twelve flying owl lantern puppets to fly together in the Parliament of Owls Lantern Parade. This flock of owls will fly right behind the Black Sheep Ensemble in the parade. These owl puppets are made from Rytter’s drawings sliced up and crafted into an owl with a carry pole and rod operated wings. Theses owls are about the size of an actual owl. There's lots of scissor work. You are welcome to bring a friend to help you cut your feathers.
These owl masks are intended to be illuminated from below with a flashlight. Your phone has one! They are best printed on 11 x 17 card stock. Office Depot or Staples will print one for you for 40 cents. You'll need elastic, ribbon, or string to attach them. I bet you could figure out how to make a lantern with them, too!
Big thanks to our sponsor and host!
