photo by: Mike Yoder

Members of a make-shift and recycled string band, representing the Community Mercantile, march and perform Saturday, April 14, 2012 during the Earth Day parade.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Anne Burgess, left, and Mel Smith, give a "peace for our planet" wave from the Lawrence Peace and Justice Coalition float in the Earth Day parade Saturday, April 14, 2012.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Dressed up like a tree, Elijah Moneymaker, 2, rides on his father David Moneymaker's shoulders during the Earth Day parade Saturday, April 14, 2012.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Bicycles, floats, flags, and even elephants march down Massachusetts Street on Saturday during the Earth Day parade. The 12th annual Earth Day Celebration continued in South Park with live music, food vendors and information on ways to recycle, reduce waste and make the world a better place to live.