University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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Wa v- 13 f ' ' ca rto preceded Singing in the Rain on the final night of Top of the Park. Along with Bugs Bunny, Bee Bourin helped revive the tradition of beginning a movie with a feature cartoon. -Tammara Psumy Uke last day of tke tk ee week event ommemorative IT-ski ts wet eacom- attracted thousands of people. Students munch on potato chip they brought from home while they wait for the cartoon to begin. -Tamara Psumy man purchase at the Ann Arbor Summer Festival. A 1986 graduate, Eric Shapiro hands over his twelve dollars to Julie Ediburn. T-shirts were sold and donations accepted in order to help fund the event. -Tamara Psunvy 14 MICHIGAN LIFE

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Shading themselves from the sun, these two clowns and theit loyal companion Sparky patade up William Stteet. Although the clowns could quench their thirsts, poor Sparky had to wait until the parade was over to get a drink of water. ' Tamara Psumy Tipping Kis hat to th.e crowd, ' Harvey Sanderson still has the energy and spirit at eighty- three to parade his tricycle down State Street. Sanderson and his daughter, Doris, rode antique tricycles in the Parade. -Tamara Psumy J7t was truly commotion in motion as the Shriners drove their little minicars down State Street. They were one of many local community organizations who participated in the parade. - Tamara Psumy unch, and enjoying the summer sun, Lawrence Nelson, Margaret Dewar, and Janet Nelson watch the Catherine McAuley Circus Parade. The children received colorful helium balloons compliments of Kroger.-Tamara Psumy CIRCUS PARADE 13

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ClTYOFFERS Summer in Ann Arbor, full of poten- tial and excitement, had its charm dur- ing the evenings. Starting in mid-June and lasting through mid-July, Top of the Park Festival provided free nightly entertainment for the students and the Ann Arbor community. Sponsored by the City of Ann Arbor, the event took place at the top of the parking structure near the Power Cen- ter, hence its name. The Festival had been staged for the past several sum- mers; and the attendance continued to increase. Some people brought lawn chairs to sit on for the duration of the Festival, while others brought blankets. Many came with friends or family to sit, relax, and enjoy the free entertainment. Jennifer Jacobs, an LSA senior, said, It gives me a chance to be with my friends after a long exhausting day at work. Students and community members came to mingle and take advantage of the summer nights. The weather per- mitted for most of the events to run smoothly, yet a few nights were dis- rupted with rain. Poor weather caused some to leave early, but many came prepared for the weather changes with blankets, umbrellas, and the like. I was really excited to see Raiders of the Lost Ark because I had never seen it before. But then it started raining and we had to leave, said Tamara Psurny, a School of ;A variety of ente ainment was offered during Top of the Park ' s three week span, includ- ing Mr. B, a popular Ann Arbor band. Marc Hines plays his saxophone for the audience. Tamara Psumy Art student. Although the movies did not start until dark, people arrived early just to enjoy the live concerts. Set against the background of the setting sun, local bands from reggae to jazz were given a chance to demonstrate their talents. Food stands sponsored by Zingerman ' s, Amer ' s Deli, and other local establish- ments provided munchies for the mov- iegoers. Others brought their own snacks to keep the event as inexpensive as possible. Although Top of the Park was free of charge, the sponsors did ask for donations. T-shirts were also sold to h elp reduce the cost of the Festival. Once night fell, the crowds settled in for the evening ' s feature. Bringing back an old theater tradition, each feature was preceded with a Disney or Warner Brother ' s cartoon. Citizen Kane. West Side Story. Breakfast at Tiffany ' s, and Bambi were just a few of the wide variety of pictures shown. As June Hoprasart, an LSA senior, said, I really enjoyed going to the Top of the Park because it provided opportunities for my friends and I to see a classic movie for free and people watch at the same time. As Top of the Park ended, Ann Arbor ' s charms started costing money once more and the parking structure was again used for cars.-Charles Chou io ajit ' i- TOP OF THE PARK 15