Celebrate the Species
During the Utah State Legislative session, we will gather each Friday evening (1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, & 3/7) on the sidewalk just east of the Capitol at 5 pm. We will also be Celebrating the Species on Tuesday, January 21st at 5pm.
With the help of community-built puppets, you can become human-sized brine shrimp, phalaropes, pelicans, plovers, and many other lake species. If you prefer, you can help fly a flock of hand-held seagulls or red-wing blackbirds. We sing and dance together to celebrate the lake. It's participatory, joyful, and imperfect. Not a performance. You are welcome to bring your own costume if you like. We do have plenty, including kid's sizes!
Please don't bring signs. This is a demonstration of love offered to and for the lake, not a protest. We are letting the species speak for themselves, centering our non-human kin.
Please dress for the weather. Our route is ADA Accessible.
Our celebration needs a band and we would love to have you join us! Our Song, "When the Waves", is set to the tune of "When the Saints Come Marching In" in the Key of D. All instruments, ages, and experience levels are welcome as we sing and dance together to celebrate the lake.
Anna Pocaro Photography