Lithgow said he relishes coming to thefestival.

"By now I can't get through the year withoutthis visit," he said.

What a Day

As the founder of the festival, Lithgowreceives the yearly honor of leading Saturday'sparade as grand marshal.

"I just sort of weigh in twice a year and theyput me at the head of the parade," he said.

Just behind Lithgow in the parade were 10Cambridge school children holding the Arts Firstbanner. The Harvard marching band followed closebehind, as the procession moved down Mass. Avethrough Johnston Gate to the Science Center.

Other parade participants included members ofthe ballroom dance team, who twirled down thestreet in flowing, orange and pink sequined gowns;jugglers tossing clubs and flaming wands; a dragcontingent from Hasty Pudding Theatricals andNotables members in top hats.

When the procession reached the Science Center,everyone poured into a tent for a Cinco de MayoMexican Picnic. As people feasted on jalapeno cornbread and churros, the Sunday Jazz Band providedswing and jazz music.

Saturday afternoon the main attraction was aperformance fair featuring over 100 groups in 10venues.

In the parlor of Phillips Brooks House at 2:30p.m., audience members listened to bopping,bow tied first-years in the a cappella Outta TownNews sing "For the Longest Time."

At the same time, Joseph I. Lin '00, theaccomplished violinist who has played with theBoston Symphony Orchestra, performed the BachSonata for solo violin in Adolphus Busch Hall.

Many people praised the variety displayed inthe dance festival held in Lowell Lecture Hall.

Each 20-minute segment featured at least fourgroups doing vastly different forms of dance.

The Harvard Radcliffe Ballroom Dance Team spunacross the floor to "Great Balls of Fire," beforetwo members of the Harvard Radcliffe Dance Companydid a rendition of "Tom's Diner" by Suzanne Vega.

Performances from cultural groups were alsoprevalent at the dance festival.

The Philippine Forum Dance Troupe, wearing pinkand purple sequined outfits, stepped in and out ofpounding, shifting sticks moved by other dancers.