“…just a smile away from Whoville with a hint of It’s a Wonderful Life.”
—Huffington Post
Sinterklaas Send-Off Celebration, Kingston, New York
Sinterklaas Festival Day, Rhinebeck, New York
Movie
LEAP YEAR!
the SINTERKLAAS MOVIE
WATCH
ONLINE HERE !
Be sure to buy a Star!
The 10-minute movie tells the compelling story of Frog’s invitation to be the Honored Animal of 2020 and lead the Sinterklaas Parade, but his appearance had to be postponed due to the cancellation of this year’s event.
Undaunted and committed to the children of Rhinebeck’s joy, the Frog, through magic of a stellar sort, makes his way into Rhinebeck to gift Sinterklaas Stars throughout the Village and let the children know that Sinterklaas will be back in 2021.
CREDITS:
Animation by Liz Howls
Musical Score by Dan Dukich
Window Set Design: Richard W. Prouse
Based on a story by:
Jeanne Fleming, Creator of Sinterklaas
Martha Tobias, Grumpus Choreographer
Sarah Bissonnette-Adler, Artist
We thank Lila Pague of Winter Sun and Summer Moon for hosting
this special event for everyone!
This movie was funded in part by Rhinebeck Responds.
Be sure to listen to The Blessing of the Frog read by Fr. Richard McKeon
of the Episcopal Church of the Messiah
With Gratitude
This project is made possible, in part, through funding from Dutchess Tourism, Inc. and administered by
Arts Mid-Hudson.
Sinterklaas Stars Are Here!
Get your ILLUMINATED SINTERKLAAS STARS to carry in the parades and to brighten up your home! Purchase from a local store or purchase online.
