Grandstand entertainment for Emmett Kelly Day on April 25 in Houston has been announced.
The location is at Main Street and Grand Avenue, north of The Corner.
Here’s a guide to music and other programming:
9 a.m. — Kirk Pierce
10 a.m. — Missouri Emmett Kelly Day presentations: Stasia Kelly, daughter of Emmett Kelly Sr., remembrance; City of Houston, recognizing the first Emmett Kelly Day in the state; Barbara White, recognition of her years of service to the Kelly Festival and Houston; and Jackie Newton (Sparkie the Clown) and Curt and Diana Patty (Handy Andy and Blossom), recognition for many years of participation.
10:30 a.m. — Kirk Pierce
11 a.m. — Parade with commentary from the grandstand
Noon — Performances by Emma Pitford, Miss Southern Missouri Teen, circus hoop routine; Emily Laskowski, Miss Texas County, clarinet playing “The Entertainer” and Peyton Taylor, Miss Texas County Teen, dance routine.
- Clown skits in front of The Corner.
1 p.m. — Nationally known Windjammers play circus tunes. About 30 performers are expected. (below)
2 p.m. — Awards for chili cookoff and art.
2:15 p.m. — Lone Pine Band (pictured above)
A replica of a Kelly sculpture will be on display at the grandstand. The sculpture will be placed at Lone Star Plaza. Tax-deductible donations will be accepted there. Make checks to “Downtown Houston.”
