The Fremont Solstice Parade Is Coming!! Attend The Open House This Saturday!

Come learn how you can build an unparalleled parade, by hand and at human scale, with the Fremont Arts Council in The Powerhouse starting on May 18th, 2019. Photo by K. Lindsay Laney, Jun '12 — Come learn how you can build an unparalleled parade, by hand and at human scale, with the Fremont Arts Council in The Powerhouse starting on May 18th, 2019. Photo by K. Lindsay Laney, Jun ’12

On Saturday, May 18^th, from 1p – 5p, the Fremont Arts Council welcomes everyone to come start the celebration of the Summer Solstice – and find your place in the 31^st Annual Fremont Solstice Parade & Celebration coming on June 22^nd.

The Powerhouse is open, at 3940 Fremont Ave N, for working on your float or ensemble – or gaining inspiration! Come meet the McKay Grant Artists, and find ways you can engage in the ensembles already assembled. Get a sneak peek at advance designs for floats planned for this year’s parade.

Get your fingers dirty and your circle of friends expanded by joining in the fun of the Fremont Solstice Parade, starting on May 18th at the FAC Powerhouse. Photo by Hank Graham, Jun '10 — Get your fingers dirty and your circle of friends expanded by joining in the fun of the Fremont Solstice Parade, starting on May 18th at the FAC Powerhouse. Photo by Hank Graham, Jun ’10

Learn about parade art techniques, and find volunteer activities that suit your schedule and interests. The Powerhouse is a free, public studio space and at the Open House, learn your way around the workshop. Take part in tours, share snacks and hear history of this legendary summer spectacle!

Find out more about the magic (and mayhem) of the Fremont Solstice Parade, and the schedule of open workshops and classes coming through parade building season, starting on May 18^th from 1p – 5p. Information can also be found on the Fremont Arts Council website (click here.)