According to The Cortege website:
The Cortège is a participatory procession occurring outdoors at dusk. It is a revival of the lost arts of mythic pageantry, and a festive funeral for our times.
The evening begins with a brief orientation, followed by a preshow with food & beverage options, and live music. At nautical twilight, the wordless procession begins—unfolding through movement, archetypal costume, puppetry, and luminous spectacle.