{"id":121019,"date":"2026-01-16T20:34:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T20:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/121019\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T20:34:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T20:34:09","slug":"26th-annual-chain-of-parks-art-festival-returns-to-tallahassee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/121019\/","title":{"rendered":"26th Annual Chain of Parks Art Festival returns to Tallahassee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>DOWNTOWN TALLAHASSEE, FL \u2014 The 26th Annual Chain of Parks Art Festival returns April 18-19th. The free two-day event transforms Downtown Tallahassee&#8217;s Chain of Parks into a premier outdoor gallery beneath the city&#8217;s majestic live oak trees.<\/p>\n<p>The release states the event brings in an average of 42,000 attendees and generates an estimated $2.37 million in economic impact from tourism for the local economy.<\/p>\n<p>Organizers say the weekend offers live 3-D street art, folk and heritage art, live local entertainment, musical processions, children&#8217;s art activities, local cultural re-enactments, community connections, delicious local food, craft beer, and more.<\/p>\n<p>            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768595649_249_.jpeg\" alt=\"Chain of Parks Art Festival \"  width=\"1280\" height=\"853\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Bob O&#8217;Lary<\/p>\n<p>The release says festivities begin early with the &#8220;Garden Guardians&#8221; upcycled sculpture exhibit in LeMoyne&#8217;s expanded new gardens from March 17 through April 17. The exhibit will then be transferred to the festival for a special exhibit conclusion and silent auction.<\/p>\n<p>            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768595649_201_.jpeg\" alt=\"Rickards High School Marching Raider Band\"  width=\"1280\" height=\"853\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Bob O&#8217;Lary<\/p>\n<p>On Saturday, April 18th, at 2:30 p.m., visitors can witness a whimsical theatrical procession of larger-than-life puppets and masks envisioned by renowned local artist Linda Hall, accompanied by musicians and community artists. The release states this performative parade will wind through the parks, concluding with an interactive play in the Children&#8217;s Park.<\/p>\n<p>Then on Sunday, April 19th, the energy continues at 2:30 p.m. with a celebratory performance by the Rickards High School Marching Raider Band, showcasing the talent of local Leon County students.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the festival, click <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/chainofparks.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here. <\/a><\/p>\n<p>This story has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.<\/p>\n<p>Want to see more local news? 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