Puppets to Invade Santa Monica

Puppet enthusiasts will try to set the record for the largest puppet march later this month in Santa Monica.

The parade, which is set for 11 a.m. Sunday, April 28 along the Third Street Promenade, will mark the culmination of the L.A. Puppet Fest.

Before the parade begins, puppet making tables will be set up in front of the Barnes & Noble at 1201 Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, according to organizers.

"The Los Angeles region is home to an eclectic world-class history of innovative puppetry arts; and we are still growing as a dynamic center for creative entrepreneurs, superb companies and presenting venues that embrace or specialize in puppetry arts," said Joe Smoke, the city of Los Angeles' Director of Cultural Grant Programs.

A Facebook page dedicated to the parade already has 90 people registered as attending.

For more information visit the L.A. Puppet Fest website at www.LAPuppetFest.com.