Have a Foolish Time at FoolMoon & FestiFools 2025

It’s Foolish Time Ann Arbor! Yes, it is time for FoolMoon and FestiFools. Ann Arbor FestiFools first foolishly paraded on Ann Arbor streets in 2007, and quickly become an Ann Arbor tradition! FoolMoon was added in 2011.

Ann Arbor FoolMoon 2025 is on Friday April 4 with processions across downtown Ann Arbor. FestiFools Ann Arbor 2025 will be on Main Street on Sunday, April 6.

FoolMoon Ann Arbor 2025 – Rhythm & Fools!

FoolMoon is a nighttime spectacle. In addition to the luminaries, there are laser shows, public art interactive installations, DJs, live dance, and more. We love the amazing displays by local artists and community partners. The Ann Arbor FoolMoon community really puts on a show!

Ann Arbor FoolMoon 2025 is on Friday, April 4 from 7-10p. The 2025 Ann Arbor FoolMoon theme is Rhythm & Fools!! Luminary processions will “launch” from constellation stations at UMMA, Slauson Middle School, and Kerrytown Farmers Market at 8p. They will head to Washington St between Ashley and Main for a party about 8:15p

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For years, I wanted to go to Fool Moon Ann Arbor. But,it always seemed to conflict with our spring break travel plans, other commitments, or there was bad weather. Finally, in 2022 the stars aligned and we made it for FoolMoon Friday!

The 2022 FoolMoon theme was Alice in WonderFools. Even though it was our first year, I didn’t want to just observe. I wanted to participate in at least a small way.

I was inspired by the Red Queen’s minions – the playing cards. A lantern, tissue paper, and about 20 minutes and I was done!

Our family had a great time even though we were a couple blocks behind the procession that left from Nickels Arcade. We did get to see some of the installations around town and merry making activities at the Farmers Market. Graffiti Alley behind the Michigan Theater was a fun time with installations and music. The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum had dancing light boxes.

Next time, we will have dinner downtown. We had plans to get dessert, but waited until 10p and almost all the local businesses were closed. Next time, we will be sure to make time earlier.

We had a great time in 2022. But unfortunately, FoolMoon conflicts with the Robotics State Championship where we have been in 2023 and 2024 and are hoping to be back for 2025.

Activities like Ann Arbor Fool Moon Festival are certainly something that makes Ann Arbor, MI a place to visit!

Ann Arbor FestiFools 2025 – Rev-Fool-ution

FestiFools is a one hour street parade featuring giant handmade papier-mâché puppets. Community members including UM student groups make their own puppets. Anyone is welcome to make their own creation to join in or to simply watch from the sidelines.

This year’s theme, Rev-FOOL-ution, invites our community to come together and celebrate the true FOOL in all of us! This not-2-B-missed one-hour only event starts at 4pm sharp! Participants in Foolish attire are invited to join the festivities.

Check out our photo montage from FestiFools 2015

Ann Arbor Fool Moon Workshops

If you want to do more than watch from the sidelines, there are several workshops scheduled to help you get involved. Unlike past years, the library is not hosting events to prepare for FestiFools.

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