A great West Philly tradition, the Peoplehood Parade & Pageant, is returning on Saturday, Nov. 9. The family-friendly event, featuring giant puppets created by Spiral Q as well as drumlines and banners, will kick off at 1 p.m. at the Paul Robeson House (4951 Walnut St). The line-up begins at 12 p.m.

The parade will proceed to Clark Park at 45th and Kingsessing, where performances will take place, starting approximately at 2:15 p.m.

The annual event, which has been held since the 1990s, promotes diversity, civic engagement and creativity. The longtime organizer is the West Philly-based arts organization, Spiral Q, which works with artists, activists and community members and groups to create the giant puppets and banners for the event.

Groups participating in 2024 Peoplehood include: Abortion Rights Working Group, Asian Americans United, Camp Sojourner, Community Action Relief Project, Girls Justice League, Neighborhood Bike Works, Paul Robeson House & Museum, Philly Bike Action, Positive Movement Drumline, Rise Choir Collective, STRIPES program at Belmont Charter High School, The Bearded Ladies Cabaret, Treehouse Books, and many more.

Neighbors of all ages are welcome to join the parade and/or pageant this Saturday (see the attached map).

And here’s a video from last year’s Peoplehood: