REGISTRATION:
8:45 a.m. – 9:55 a.m.

CVB HEADQUARTERS PARKING LOT
636 S. MAIN ST.
(corner of W. Hudgins & Main St.)

PARADE STARTS:
10:00 a.m.

ROUTE: TBD

PRIZES FOR BEST COSTUME:

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-12
• PETS
• GROUP

It’s PARADE AND COSTUME CONTEST time! 

Kids, adults – and we want PETS, too!  Put on your best butterfly, caterpillar, flower or other costume and join us.

The parade is FREE to enter and registration takes place at the CVB Headquarters Parking Lot at 636 S. Main St.  The Costume Contest takes place during the Parade.  You must be registered and have a Parade Number to be eligible to participate.

The parade starts at 10 a.m.!

Strollers are welcome and encouraged for the younger parade entrants.  Prizes will be awarded for best costume in different age groups.

RELEASE TIMES:

10:45 a.m.

11:45 a.m.

12:30 p.m.

1:30 p.m. 
(Nash Farm)

The Monarchs are tagged with a special device to help us track their migration to Mexico. We will be notified if any of our butterflies make it to the sanctuary.

Want to release a LIVE Monarch with us at the event?

Line up near the main stage for a chance to get your own Monarch to release.  They are available on a first come, first serve basis and we do limit the number we release for each time – but you have THREE chances to get in on the fun!  Our final release will take place at Nash Farm during the Annual Fall Round-up. Get more details about that free event by clicking here.

Arts & Crafts Activities:

• Pet Bandanas
• Pom Pom Caterpillars
• Handprint Butterflies on a Stick
• Pet Rocks
• Butterfly Headbands
• Beaded Butterflies
• Cookie Decorating

There’s an ART to having fun!

Stop by the Arts & Crafts Station to make your very own creation!

From caterpillars to butterflies, rocks and more… there’s something for everyone… INCLUDING YOUR PETS!  New this year – Pet Bandanas!

Be sure to keep your 4-legged family members hydrated at the various pools of water too.

All activities are FREE!  

GALLERY DISPLAY:
Pewitt Educational Pavilion

Sprouting Artists:
K-1st Grade

Budding Artists:
2^nd – 3^rd Grade

Blooming Artists:
4^th – 5^th Grade

WINNERS ANNOUNCED:
Main Stage - noon

Browse our Outdoor Art Gallery showcasing the talented artists from the Grapevine/Colleyville Independent School District kindergarten through fifth graders!

The theme this year: Diary of a Monarch

All entries are on display and winners of the contest will be announced at the event at noon from the main stage.

STORYTELLING TIMES:

11:15 a.m.

12:15 p.m.

Located in the area next to the Migration Station

Learn all about the butterflies at this interactive, hands-on station.

Want to know what plants attract butterflies?  What the life cycle of these beautiful animals looks like?

Be sure to stop by -- there’s plants and microscopes and so much more!

Also enjoy an incredible Storyteller and learn some fun facts during story time.

Come and see over 300 butterflies from around the world in this amazing display. 

Butterflies have been preserved for viewing and will be on display.  We invite you to look – just no touching, please.

In need of a light snack while at the event? 

Stop by the Popcorn Stand hosted by our Sister City Program.

Proceeds benefit Student Scholarships for Sister City professional and educational exchanges and the Girls Home in Parras de la Fuente, Mexico.

This 22’ beautiful sculpture welcomes visitors to the Botanical Gardens.

It’s a permanent structure that adds to the beauty and fun of the Butterfly Flutterby event.

Be sure to stop for a picture!