Fremont Fair & Solstice Parade

The Fair
Fremont Fair is located in the funky and friendly Fremont neighborhood—Seattle, Washington's own "Center of the Universe."

Now in its 37th year, Fremont Fair returns to celebrate the Summer Solstice and the best of our community: art, spirit, sharing, celebration and working together to help each other. During Fair weekend, people from all walks of life come together to shop, eat, drink, perform, smile, dance, run, converse, debate, groove and parade.

And while Fremont Fair continues to emphasize good times, don't forget about the good work it does by raising awareness and understanding of the needs of low-income people in our community. Produced by The Workshop, benefiting the programs of Solid Ground, all donations received during this FREE event go directly to fund their programs that provide shelter, food, advocacy and care for low-income families and individuals throughout Seattle and King County. YOU CAN HELP! Bring a buck or two to drop in the orange donation boxes at the festival entrances. It only takes $1 to make a difference!
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The Parade
The 2008 Fremont Solstice Parade begins at noon, Saturday June 21st
Now in its 20th year, the annual Fremont Solstice Parade began in 1989 and has become a favorite citywide community art parade in Seattle's neighborhood of "funky" Fremont. An unparalleled demonstration of free speech, creativity, art and community, we cast a spell of joy, hope and rebirth that spreads from Fremont to the entire universe. We welcome wild, weird, engaging, surprising, delightful, beautiful, collaborative, innovative art of all stripes.
Everyone is welcome to participate! No experience necessary.
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The Parade Route
The Parade START is just west of downtown Fremont at NW 36th St & 3rd Ave NW. It heads east to Fremont Place and Fremont Ave N, and then continues east along N 34th St to Stone Way. Finally, it turns right onto Northlake Ave N, with a finale at GasWorks Park.
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The Solstice Workshop and Classes
In our year-round home, the Powerhouse, artists and people who love art come together to create the Parade: beautiful and memorable costumes, puppets, and performances. People of all skill levels and backgrounds are welcome to join in.
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