Remember when Dallas was facing all types of scary weather a few weeks ago? And how outdoor and some indoor events were being canceled? Whew! Aren’t you glad those days are over?
Enough of the questions.
The news is that the Miracle Players Foundation had to postpone its Peace, Hope and Butterflies 2013 but the new date is up ahead — Saturday, August 24, at Flag Pole Hill. It’ll be a perfect last hurrah of summer with Dallas bands, a petting zoo, obstacle course, pirate ship, arts and crafts, a giant slide, local art vendors, food trucks and the “release of 500 butterflies by Dallas area childhood cancer warriors.”
Now, you might think what’s so special about releasing 500 butterflies. But have you ever tried to raise one butterfly? It’s not that hard, but it takes time. And then there’s the challenge of having all their itty bitty alarm clocks going off at the same time for the specific launch. But once they spread those wings and see sunlight, they create a spectacular artwork in the sky.
The day will start at 11 a.m. and end around 3 with the butterfly extravaganza.
With tickets for children 13 and younger going for $10 and adults at $15, 100% of the proceeds from the event will go to Children’s Medical Center’s childhood cancer research.
Oh, did you know that you can even sponsor a butterfly? Yup, for only $15. Sorry, but you can’t take it home. It’s got to take flight with the rest of the rabble.
Photo courtesy of Miracle Foundation Players