Sea critters and plants will parade down Lincoln Street Friday in celebration of Earth Day, stewardship for our environment and the diversity of the region’s wildlife. The 18th annual Parade of Species, organized by the Sitka Conservation Society, will begin on Friday, April 19 at 3:15 p.m. in Totem Square and end at the Sitka Sound Science Center in a post-parade party.
Claire Sanchez and Kevin O’Hanlon of SCS spoke to KCAW’s Enrique Pérez de la Rosa about what to expect during the celebration.
Editor’s Note (Updated 4/19 10:50 a.m.) – The National Weather Service forecasts a near 60 percent chance of rain today, April 19, at 3 p.m. A muskeg message update from Claire Sanchez may air on KCAW if changes to the event timeline are made.
(Update 4/19 1:45 p.m.) – Due to inclement weather, the Parade of Species costume contest winners will be announced and awarded at 4:15 pm at the Sitka Sound Science Center during the post-parade celebration rather than before the parade. The parade will still begin at 3:30 p.m.
