Despite the plethora of naked-painted bicyclists that open the Fremont parade in Seattle, it is still a family affair. Locally known as the Solstice parade, it is an annual event in late-June. The event announces the arrival of a long anticipated summer in the Greater Seattle area, and perhaps for most of the Northwest. It was wonderfully warm that day, and I was excited to use my new Sony RX100 D. bought me for Mother’s Day. The Seattle Bike Blog estimates that there were as many as 1000 colorful in-the-buff participants.
The parade wraps up in Gas Works Park. A different scene emerges around the hill and remnants of the coal gasification plant. A carnival atmosphere sprouts in various areas as the public came to enjoy the magnificent day among the Solstice parade members who were enjoying their down-time still in costume.
Joy Ganzon Rigor 