Fremont Solstice Parade
fremont solstice parade annual event occurs june seattle washington parade founded barbara luecke peter tom luecke tom inspired santa barbara summer solstice parade celebration parade quickly grew include thousand participant ten thousand spectator event produced june fremont art council fac nonprofit organization based fremont neighborhood seattle washington support art artist around city parade kick fremont fair many year benefit solid ground originally known fremont public association fremont solstice parade famous style flair political humor energetic ensemble creative float also widely known bodypainted solstice cyclist kick event year stripping nude paint body event slowlypaced music dance character procession direct crowd interaction encouraged ensemble actor costume entertain political social commentary fremont solstice pageant largescale community play using hundred actor musician giant puppet performed following parade end parade route gas work park parade distinguishes mainstream parade following unusual rule printed word signage recognizable logo live animal except guide animal motorized vehicle except motorized wheelchair functional weapon parade scheduled saturday june parade cancelled announced april fremont art council coronavirus pandemic art seattle bohemianism culture jamming santa barbara summer solstice parade fremont art council homepage parade homepage