New larger-than-life puppets are popping up around Charlotte, part of Charlotte International Arts Festival (CIAF.)
Three new giant pageant puppets, “Women of the World, were commissioned by the Charlotte International Arts Festival and created by local puppeteer Christine McLennan.
They represent a trio of women:
- Bessie Coleman, the first African-American and Native American woman pilot, renowned for her stunt flying.
- Cheng I Sao, a fearsome 19th century Chinese pirate.
- Ynés Mexía, an adventurous early 20th century Mexican-American botanist and conservationist
Women of the World Pop-Up Schedule
Schedule announced by CIAF on Facebook. Subject to change.
- 9/18 at 7pm – All My Friends are Fly – Levine Avenue of the Arts
- 9/19 at 6:30pm – Festival in the Park, Charlotte NC – Freedom Park
- 9/20 at 1:30pm – Festival in the Park – Freedom Park
- 9/20 at 6pm – Latin American Festival – Ballantyne’s Backyard
- 9/21 at 5pm – Festival of India – Charlotte – Ballantyne’s Backyard
- 9/25 at 6:30pm – SouthPark After 5 – South Park Symphony Stage
- 9/27 at 3pm – UNCC International Festival
You might see some other big puppets, too!
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When
September 18, 2025 @ 7:00 pm
What
Women of the World — Giant Puppet Pop-Up at All My Friends are Fly
Where
Levine Avenue of the Arts
Cost
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September 19, 2025 @ 6:30 pm
What
Women of the World — Giant Puppet Pop-Up at Festival in the Park
Where
Freedom Park
Cost
FREE
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September 20, 2025 @ 1:30 pm
What
Women of the World — Giant Puppet Pop-Up at Festival in the Park
Where
Freedom Park
Cost
FREE
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September 20, 2025 @ 6:00 pm
What
Women of the World — Giant Puppet Pop-Up at Latin American Festival
Where
Ballantyne’s Backyard
Cost
FREE
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September 21, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
What
Women of the World — Giant Puppet Pop-Up at Festival of India (Ballantyne)
Where
Ballantyne’s Backyard
Cost
FREE
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September 25, 2025 @ 6:30 pm
What
Women of the World — Giant Puppet Pop-Up at SouthPark After 5
Where
Symphony Park
Cost
FREE
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September 27, 2025 @ 3:00 pm
What
Women of the World — Giant Puppet Pop-Up at UNC Charlotte International Festival
Where
UNC Charlotte
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FREE
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