2023 Melrose Avenue Activities and Parade

The shows are fabulous, and equally fun are all the goings-on on Melrose Avenue! You can stop by during lunch or throughout the day. ​Melrose Avenue Parade and Entertainment are supported by the Mary F. Kessler Fund at the Polk County Community Foundation. 

Performers 
Steve Langley - bubbleologist
Mark Deverges - balloon twister
Mr. Cheng - paper cutting artist
Jerry Frazee - caricature artist
Kim Allman - caricature artist
N8 The Magician
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Local Organizations
Sizemore Gymnastics - tumbling area
Red Bell Run - miniature horses
Foothills Humane Society - adoptable pets
Steps to Hope - springtime crafts
Polk County Public Libraries - kite craft
FENCE - birdhouse craft
​Tryon Arts & Crafts School - fiber & glass craft
BBBS of WNC - face painting
Edney Orthodontics - ring toss
St. Luke's Hospital - spin-to-win game
Polk County Parks & Rec - play station with hula hoops and outdoor toys
YMCA - snag golf
Learning in Nature Enrichment School 

Food Court
Local groups offer a variety of eating choices to keep you going including cotton candy, donuts, hot dogs, burgers, nachos, and pizza. This year's food court vendors include the Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Kiwanis, and PCHS soccer team.

Community Stage
Brendan Sprouls Rock Balancing 10-10:30am
Dance Dynamics 11-11:30am
PacJAM 12:45-1:45pm

Melrose Avenue Parade
Join our performers in strutting your stuff down Melrose Avenue!
Gather in front of the Congregational Church at 12:15. The parade to TFAC begins at 12:30.
2023's parade theme is "Neon Revolution" so get out your neon gear and accessories and shine brightly!