Images from FoolMoon in downtown Ann Arbor

Posted on Sat, Mar 31, 2012 : 7:55 a.m.

Images from FoolMoon in downtown Ann Arbor

By Chris Asadian

From right: Porscha Kazmierczak and Mary Blake-Booth, of Ann Arbor, wait outside the University of Michigan Museum of Art before parading through the streets of downtown Ann Arbor as part of FestiFools' FoolMoon festival on Friday, March 30. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com

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From right: Porscha Kazmierczak and Mary Blake-Booth, of Ann Arbor, wait outside the University of Michigan Museum of Art before parading through the streets of downtown Ann Arbor as part of FestiFools' FoolMoon festival on Friday, March 30. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com

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From right: Porscha Kazmierczak and Mary Blake-Booth, of Ann Arbor, wait outside the University of Michigan Museum of Art before parading through the streets of downtown Ann Arbor as part of FestiFools' FoolMoon festival on Friday, March 30. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_01_fullsize.JPG
Promotional lantern buckets project the names of sponsors in light. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_02_fullsize.JPG
Leah Waldo, of Detroit, stands amongst a crowd of attendees while holding a luminary. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_03_fullsize.JPG
A procession of people holding luminaries march through the Diag, led by FestiFool Sponsor Jeri Rosenberg, center. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_04_fullsize.JPG
A large rotary phone luminary is hoisted into the air. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_05_fullsize.JPG
Participants carry their luminaries through the Diag. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_06_fullsize.JPG
Sam Shingledecker, of Ann Arbor, marches forward while carrying a spider luminary. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_07_fullsize.JPG
Throngs of participants go through Nickels Arcade. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_08_fullsize.JPG
A Michigan 'M' is among the many luminaries. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_09_fullsize.JPG
Luminary holders cross South Fifth Avenue while on East Liberty Street in downtown Ann Arbor. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_10_fullsize.JPG
Participants wait for the light to change on East Liberty and Main Street. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_11_fullsize.JPG
The procession passes by the Parthenon restaurant on East Liberty Street. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_12_fullsize.JPG
A crowd of people hold up their luminaries outside the tent set-up at South Ashley and West Washington Street. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_13_fullsize.JPG
A dragonfly luminary hovers above the crowd. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_14_fullsize.JPG
Ann Arbor based percussion ensemble 'Juice' perform a choreographed rhythm and dance. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_15_fullsize.JPG
A six-eyed monster is created by shadow puppet performers. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_16_fullsize.JPG
Shadow puppet performers entertain a group of people. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_17_fullsize.JPG
An American Sign Language hand gesture for 'I love you' is carried amongst the crowd. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_18_fullsize.JPG
Ryan Munson, of the FestiFools steering committee, helps steer a giant luminary through the crowd. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_19_fullsize.JPG
Dan Bilich, of Ann Arbor, blows into a sousaphone. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_20_fullsize.JPG
A very explosive luminary is held up in the air. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_21_fullsize.JPG
A projector plays building sized experimental films. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_22_fullsize.JPG
Marley McCants, 5, of Ann Arbor, tugs on the arm of her mother, Nanna Lynn, because she wants to see more things. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_23_fullsize.JPG
Duane Eckholm, of Ann Arbor, wears a jester hat luminary that he sculpted. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_24_fullsize.JPG
From left: U-M seniors Emma Jeszke and Olivia Lloyd smile as they hold a beer in each hand. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_25_fullsize.JPG
Rick Cronn, of Ann Arbor, adjusts the screen on his video robot while Christine Baker, left, and Bailee Brandt, rear, observe. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_26_fullsize.JPG
Grace Kaufer, 11, of Ann Arbor, twirls around a hula hoop. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_27_fullsize.JPG
Lavinia Hanachiuc, of Ann Arbor, wears a glowy headress. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_28_fullsize.JPG
Lara Treemore-Spears, of Ann Arbor, holds up a luminary mask to her face. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_29_fullsize.JPG
Shadow puppet performers entertain a crowd. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_30_fullsize.JPG
A young man dances on a stage. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_31_fullsize.JPG
Sara Yusa, of Ann Arbor, grasps a support beam while dancing. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_32_fullsize.JPG
FoolMoon Organizer Matthew Altruda, left, has a conversation with Ann Arbor Mayor John Hieftje. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_33_fullsize.JPG
Joel Swanson, of Ann Arbor, carries a work-lamp plugged into a faux outlet in his head. Chris Asadian | AnnArbor.com /calendar/photologue/photos/web033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA/cache/033012_ENT_FoolMoon_CA_34_fullsize.JPG

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FoolMoon, a parade and party featuring handmade luminary sculptures, returned to the streets of downtown Ann Arbor for its second year on Friday. Although much of the day featured heavy rains, conditions dried out in time for the three separate luminary processions to converge on the party site on West Washington Street.

Photographer Chris Asadian captured these images.

FoolMoon is a prelude to the annual FestiFools parade celebrating April Fool's Day, which takes place at 4 p.m. Sunday on Main Street. This year, a benefit concert has been added to the weekend events; it takes place tonight at the Blind Pig.

Check out past coverage of FestiFools and FoolMoon here.

Comments

Myra Klarman

Sun, Apr 1, 2012 : 1:25 a.m.

Great shots, Chris!

jcj

Sat, Mar 31, 2012 : 4:02 p.m.

Would it have been too much to mention WHO the benefit was going to benefit?? Poor "journalism"

jcj

Mon, Apr 2, 2012 : 2:34 a.m.

Maybe fund raiser would better describe it.

Bob Needham

Sat, Mar 31, 2012 : 4:13 p.m.

It benefits FoolMoon/Festifools.

Renee Stokley

Sat, Mar 31, 2012 : 2:23 p.m.

Hey, it's not a rock n roll sing...It says, "I Love You" in sign language.

Chris Asadian

Sat, Mar 31, 2012 : 8:07 p.m.

Thanks Renee! I fixed it.

djm12652

Sat, Mar 31, 2012 : 2 p.m.

I was somewhat surprised at the number of small children out so late. Parade didn't start until around 8 or 8:30. Then again there was the usual number of people felt entitled to walk across Huron on Main against the traffic...with some of these small children!

avida2reader

Sat, Mar 31, 2012 : 10:21 p.m.

It's a Friday night! It's a wonderful all ages event. Geez.

sh1

Sat, Mar 31, 2012 : 2:26 p.m.

Kids don't have school today; lighten up. And they had traffic directors at Huron and Main, so I know there were not kids running across at the red lights.

Sat, Mar 31, 2012 : 1:46 p.m.

Wish more people had come out! Hope for better weather next year! Kudos to all who braved the cold damp weather!!