An annual Seattle tradition is the Solstice Parade, organized by the Fremont Arts Council. It’s an opportunity for individuals and groups to channel some Mardi Gras-type energy to kick off the summer. The parade offers a dizzying array of inventive costumes, hand-built floats, and the traditional naked bicyclist brigade. This was a welcome, even joyful change of scenery in a city that takes itself very seriously. And though rain appeared imminent, not a drop was felt. I maneuvered myself onto a street corner where photographs were easy to do.
For this last photo, you may need to look twice for the full effect…






















