The 46th Annual Wake Up the Earth Festival
Festival Map (scroll down for stage schedules)
Stage Schedules
JOIN the Parade!
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We NEED Festival Volunteers to help with kids activities, composting, the climate justice project and more!!
Questions
Please reach out to the Bonnie, the Festival Coordinator, here.
WAKE UP THE EARTH PARADES!
Jamaica Plain PARADE INFO:
Saturday May 4th, 2024
10:30 - Gather at Curtis Hall / JP Library (20 South St in J.P.)
11 - Parade begins!
Egleston Square PARADE Info:
Saturday May 4th, 2024
11:00 - Gather at Robert Lawson Park (at the corner of Atherton & Washington Streets)
11:30 - Parade begins!
*HOW LONG IS THE PARADE?
The Jamaica Plain Parade is a longer, larger, parade that goes along center street. The Egleston Square parade is pretty short. It goes along one neighborhood street. Choose which parade is best for you!
*WHAT TO BRING?
Bring the fun! Dress as a Jedi…May the 4th be with you! Dress as Dragon … for the year of the dragon. Dress as YOURSELF and bring your awesome.
Carry a puppet! (Make a puppet at a library workshop, or help make art, puppets, banners at Spontaneous Celebrations April 30-May 3rd, 4-8pm.)
Bring a water bottle! Stay hydrated!
Bring a snack!
Check the weather and act accordingly … bring sunscreen or a sweater!
Bring a smile. Bring a friend. Make new friends!
IF YOU WANT TO PARADE AS A GROUP with a banner please email - wuteparade2023@gmail.com
These are no-car parades!
HAVE A QUESTION! Want to help make parade magic happen in your community…
CONTACT:
Jovielle - wuteparade2023@gmail.com & Carolyn - carolyn.lewenberg@gmail.com
Vendors
Dear Local Vendors,
Applications for vending spaces at our 46th annual Wake Up The Earth Festival are CLOSED!
To participate in WUTE 2025, please note this important information about vendor applications:
APPLY: Vendor applications and sponsor forms are available on our website Starting in January of 2025
www.spontaneouscelebrations.org through the WUTE Festival page. This year, we will be accepting applications and payments online.
This is a juried show, meaning we will assess all applications submitted by the deadline and then select vendors to participate in the festival. This is a way for us to better curate a wide selection of offerings at the festival. The exception would be Prepared Food Vendors who need time to get proper permitting through the city. Food vendors will be accepted or rejected as they apply.
General vendor app: https://forms.gle/LLgvHEq5zkaYhXcW7
Food Court Vendor App: https://forms.gle/1czV322h8ACVMmfX9
Farmers Market & Non-profit vendor app: https://forms.gle/2exN7nkSmgwoPdGt7
APPLICATION DEADLINES: All Vendors March 15, 2025
Late Fee (for applications received after the above deadline) $25
An email including a summary of your application will be sent to you upon submission. On March 20th, all vendors will be notified whether their application has been accepted or rejected. A final confirmation email with check-in info will be sent mid April. If your application is rejected we will let you know via e-mail.
VENDOR LOCATIONS: check in location and name / phone number for your point person will be sent to you before the festival. Locations will be assigned at check-in on the day of the event.
Spontaneous Celebrations does not provide tables, chairs, tents, etc. Please bring all you need for a successful day and note that most vendor locations are in direct sun.
Non Profit FEE WAIVER (KID’s ACTIVITIES OR BY VOLUNTEERING): Vendor fees are waived for Non-Profit Info Only tables providing an approved children’s activity or by one of our volunteering options. Healer’s Hollow tables info only, providing a demo – please be sure to specify this on your application.
VENDOR REQUIREMENTS:
Tax ID Numbers are required for all vendors in Massachusetts. All Exhibitors must be in compliance with State & Federal Tax Laws and display Tax ID Certificate in booth. This is required for both in state and out of state vendors. If you do not have a Tax ID certificate, you can obtain one online in a few minutes at no cost. Click HERE to register with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
Clean-Up Deposit for FOOD Vendors: A $250 clean-up deposit must be paid online once your application is approved. This deposit will be reimbursed to all food vendors who comply with waste receptacles and cleanup the day after the event.
QUESTIONS: Please reach out to WUTEvendors@gmail.com
Please note we offer discounts for local organizations:
15% JP & Roxbury-based Food Vendors
25% JP & Roxbury-based General Vendors
We look forward to working with you and celebrating our community!
Bonnie Rovics, Festival Coordinator
Caitlin Kenney, Vendor Coordinator
The 45th annual Wake Up The Earth Festival
Sponsors
We would love to have your support in the WUTE, Lantern Parade, and throughout the year! See what each sponsorship tier encompasses below and become a sponsor here!