We’re bringing our Petit Trolls to life! This tiny parade is done in the spirit of Mardi Gras! Sunday, February 23rd (just before Fat Tuesday), we will do a flash-mob-style procession, pulling our mini-glittering themed floats through the Fremont Sunday Market. Come find out how you can play with us!

The floats are small toy rolling bases made into shimmering, themed floats using recycled materials, glue guns and your imagination.

Come to the Powerhouse and make a float or decorate an umbrella.

The FAC hosts workshops to make and decorate floats on these days:

• Saturday February 15, 1 to 4:30 pm
• Sunday February 16, 1 to 4:30 pm
• Saturday, February 22, 1 to 4:30 pm

Workshops at the Fremont Powerhouse:  3940 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103

+ We’ll have goo gahs, toys and treasures to add to your float.

+ You can also make a Mardi Gras mask or look through the costumes for a festive parading outfit.

FLOAT GUIDELINES

1. Floats should be smaller(ish) than a case of wine (as in a dozen bottles, not a box of box wine).
2. No printed words or logos.
3. No live animals (except guide animals).
4. No motorized/remote controlled floats.
5. No weapons or fire.

WHAT TO BRING TO WORKSHOPS

+ We will have some wheeled wood bases for floats to be built upon- first come, first serve! From there, you can build levels and layers to create your float.

OR

+ Bring your own base to build on. Wheels can be added to a cardboard box or you can use something that is already wheeled. Note: Wider is better when it comes to bases – we’ve used some rather small toys as bases in past years but they tend to tip over when pulled through the streets.

+ We are really trying to be conscious of our environmental impact! The materials you choose for your base and float determine at the end if it’s recyclable or in the landfill. Choose wisely!

+ Objects to create your scene.

+ An umbrella to decorate.

+ Extra toys and fancy bits to share with others.

+ Snacks to share

Petit Troll Event Details:

Petit Troll – the FAC Mardi Gras parade of miniature floats

Come down and be a part of the newest Arts Council tradition as we roll through the Fremont Sunday Market

February 23rd (the Sunday before Fat Tuesday)

Gather at 11 am at the FAC Outreach Booth

Parade rolls at Noon

Don’t be late or you’ll miss the Petit parade!

WHERE:

Meet at the west end market flags at the Fremont Sunday Market. We parade for a couple blocks, take some pictures, circle back around to the start point and then go out for drinks.

MORE PARADE INFO:

+ We’ll have extra floats to pull if you don’t get a chance to make your own.

+ We also need folks to pass out FAC info and maybe some lagniappe!

+ Come festively dressed!

+ Bring a decorated umbrella if you have one.

+ Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Like any good Mardi Gras krewe, we’re having a ball on Fat Tuesday at Lagunitas Brewery from 5:30-8:30 pm.

Bring your masks, costumes and floats and let the Petit Troll party continue!  Snap a pic in our photo booth! Take a chance on our raffle prizes! We’ll have a jambalaya and red beans and rice from Ester’s Enoteca! And enjoy a beer from Lagunitas Brewery — all proceeds from food and beer sales go to supporting the Fremont Arts Council and the Fremont Solstice Parade!

When: Fat Tuesday February 25, 5:30 pm-8:30 pm

Where: Lagunitas Brewing Company Taproom & Beer Sanctuary, 1550 NW 49th St., Seattle

Thank you for your creativity and support! Community celebration art happens in Seattle because of generosity of our members and the community. If you can’t attend, please consider sponsoring the parade or making a donation in lieu of attending. Thank you for sharing this event on Facebook!

We look forward to celebrating with you for an artfully fun afternoon!

Fremont Arts Council: Engaging community to cultivate the spirit of celebration where everyone is an artist!

{photo R. Falk, 2019}

Hello Artists and Graphic Designers!

Every year the Fremont Arts Council makes a poster for the Fremont Solstice Parade. We also use the design elements in parade promotions like postcards and ads. These design pieces are distributed and displayed all over the region.

We invite artists to submit designs for consideration for use in this year’s campaign. The successful artist will be awarded $250 honorarium for the design, a membership in the Fremont Arts Council, a profile on our website crediting you with the 2019 design; and the grand notoriety of your design representing this beloved Seattle event.

Proposals due: March 19

Final Design due: March 30

Please send your image proposal to us nearly complete; don’t leave us guessing about color or imagery elements. Send images to outreach@fremontartscouncil.org or deliver them to the Power House Art Studio, 3940 Fremont Ave. N. Powerhouse hours are indeterminate; please feel free to use the mail slot on our front door!

The design should be simple and eye catching, and reflect the spirit of this community celebration. Themes to consider: music; dance; large puppets; bicycles; Joie de Vivre; public spectacle; The Longest Day of The Year. Let us know how you see the Parade!

For the Poster-Please include the following information in clear, legible font:

Heading: Fremont Arts Council’s (smaller than title)

Title: 2020 Fremont Solstice Parade and Celebration

Subtitle: Saturday, June 20th, 2020 1PM (smaller than title)

Text: Follow us to Gas Works Park for more; Great Food & Beer Garden; Art and Family Fun!

Space for Sponsor logos: 1/8th of total page

Questions? Please contact us by email: outreach@fremontartscouncil.org

Thanks!

Fremont Arts Council
Everyone is an Artist!