For the last Art Parade of 2013, participants gathered at W. Dewey, west of MLK, adjacent to the old Gilroy’s building. There was an unveiling of a giant 3-D mural by Flint artists Ariel Sammone and Jay Rowland (JBird), performances by Nightfire Drumline, and a free community picnic. The event also included spoken word poetry performances from teens from Raise It Up Youth Arts & Awareness, and Unified Sisters.

Many thanks to Jane Richardson and Salem Housing CDC, Neighborhood Restoration Coalition, West Dewey Street Block Club, and West Jamieson Street Block Club.