Joy Parade! ~ Flash Mob, Spread Joy, Sober Fun ~
A pop-up flash mob turns Pack Square into a spontaneous street dance party with a mic, speaker, and strangers pulled into the fun. Expect sunny, high-energy, sober-friendly joy with kids, grandparents, and passersby clapping along.
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