The 2023 Poe HAPPY 95TH BIRTHDAY Carnival will be held on Saturday, October 21st from 10am-3pm!
Message from the President and Carnival Chairs: Thank you to everyone who showed up for the Carnival. The Poe Carnival is the longest running carnival in HISD history and every year we have outstanding and generous support of our community for this event. Whether you sponsored a booth, donated to the carnival, lent us a tent or crockpot, volunteered for a shift, or simply came to have fun, it is appreciated so much. This community is what makes this event a success!
A huge shout out to the Carnival Team for their incredible hard work and support! The Carnival could not have been possible without them and all the volunteers who made this event happen, so Thank you!
On October 21st, Poe Elementary School will be transformed into a Birthday Party extravaganza! This community event will have games, performances, food, and fun for the whole family.
Performance Schedule
11am - Poe Ravenettes Performance
11:20am - Poe Choir Performance
11:45am - Costume Contest
3pm - Raffle Drawing
Buy raffle tickets at the door and enter to win great prizes:
- Nintendo Switch
- Beats by Dre ear pods
- A custom birthday cake
- Free dress days
Playing Booths
Bean Bag Toss - AYCP
Bounce Big Double Slide - AYCP
Bounce House Jump Jump - AYCP
Bounce Obstacle Course Slide
Confetti Eggs
Face Painting
Hair Color Bar
Haunted House
Hungry Hungry Hippos
Pick a Duck - AYCP
Plunko
Poe’s Grand Prize - AYCP
Pumpkin Art
Rock Climbing Wall
Silly String
Speed Pitch
Temporary Tattoos
Walk with Animals - AYCP
Food Booths
BBQ
Beverages
Breakfast Tacos
Chips & Queso
Hot Dogs
Mac n’ Cheese
Pizza
Poe Spaghetti
Popcorn
Dessert Gallery - brownies, cookies, cakes, pies & more
Italian Ice
Most of the action happens in the cafeteria and on the playground.
- Cafeteria - Food and drink booths as well as our famous Dessert Gallery
- Playground - Tons of games, inflatables, and arts & crafts
- Basketball Pavilion - Performances, Costume Contest, and raffle drawing
Congratulations to our t-shirt contest winner - a 5th grader in Ms. Lopez's class:
PAX DAVIS!!
Interested in Sponsoring the Carnival?
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Reminder: Poe Elementary is a 501c(3) organization and donations are eligible for tax write-off. |
We Need Volunteers!
Sign up for a shift via Sign up Genius - volunteer at the Carnival or help decorate before (childcare provided by Little Heroes)!
Want to join the team of co-chairs? Email carnival@poepto.org for more information.
Email us at carnival@poepto.org with any questions.
Thank you and stay tuned for more info.