Fremont Solstice Parade
Saturday June 22, 2024 at 1 PM
Get ready to join the festivities of the 2024 Fremont Solstice Parade!
Experience the awe-inspiring sight of community-based, people-powered ensembles parading through the vibrant streets of Fremont, showcasing giant puppets, stilt walkers, floats, dancers, cyclists, and musicians in a kaleidoscope of joyous human expression.
Starting at the intersection of Leary Ave N and N. 39th St, our journey will take us along N. 36th St, leading to the iconic Lenin statue at Evanston Ave N. and N. 36th St. We'll then turn onto Evanston Ave N. and conclude at the intersection of the Fremont Rocket, located at Evanston Ave N. and N. 35th St.
Following the parade, the excitement continues as parade floats and ensembles will be on display around the intersection for about an hour. Don't miss this chance to mingle with the creators who bring the magic to the annual Fremont Solstice Parade.
What makes the Fremont Solstice Parade unique?
EVERYONE CAN BE AN ARTIST Full participation is open to the public.
PEOPLE POWERED No motorized vehicles are allowed, except electric wheelchairs.
No animals, except service animals.
Register to participate!
2024 Route
FAQ
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You can participate in three ways:
(1) Be in an ensemble! If you have an idea you want to show off, register and we’ll find you a spot. If you don’t have an idea, but want to dance, dress up, or help with a float, Email us and we’ll find you a spot! If you want to be a painted cyclist, learn how to do that here!
(2) Be a volunteer! If you want to help us make the day happen in style, we need parade monitors and ushers. Email parade@fremontartscouncil.org to learn more or sign up.
(3) Come to our workshops! Stop by anytime that we’re open (calendar is here) and say hi! We’re happy to chat and find out where you can fit in!
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Press passes for the parade are in extremely high demand and our list is already full for the year. Feel free to add yourself to the waitlist. If you’d like to be considered to receive an early invitation to photograph future years, send 25 of your photos of the parade and/or workshops to us after the parade following the instructions here.