This epic parade has been one of the highlights of my summer so far. Held in one of Seattle's most charming, popular and historic neighborhoods this event begins with the infamous Naked Bike Ride and ends with the entire crowd of onlookers joining the parade! In between are eclectic floats, colorful costumes, and loads of people just having fun. If you want to see the parade, the best thing to do is get there early and grab a spot at one of the many MANY restaurants and bars that line the route. Parking is slim pickings, so public transit or rideshare are the best options. After the parade, the fun continues with an "after-party" (and beer garden) at Gasworks Park, where you'll likely spot some still-naked bike riders wandering about too. This parade is a quintessential Seattle event, and I'm definitely adding it to my must-do list for next year! read more

Fremont Solstice Parade is pretty much the highlight of the Fremont Solstice Fair. Naked bike ride is what people line up on the streets to see! Never seen something like this before until I moved here, very Seattle!!! Most of the riders have body paint on with cool designs to take some of the attention away from the "lady garden" or the "gentleman sausage", but we all cant help but look. There are also handful of riders that just go straight up buck nekkid with no body paint! You will see all kinds of shapes & sizes during the bike parade, see all kinds of unique costumes and bike decorations too. Other than that its a regular parade with a marching band, some small floats, some entertainment, and stuff they throw into the crowd. read more

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Well this was my first Fremont Solstice Parade. I do not really get the theme of the parade. The naked bike parade seems to overshadow this event. There was huge crowds here today. Difficult at times to walk through the streets of Fremont to get a good look of the parade. There was some amusing floats and people dressed in odd colors and shapes. And there was nakedness. I think the theme is really about creativity and what kind of outlandish things can be seen here. Nothing truly appealed particularly to me though. There was some zombie children which kind of looked interesting and then the fight between clouds and the sun. With the sun getting its ass kicked. It would appear that is accurate by the current weather pattern. Then there are some random things like the pretzel and wiener. To symbolize love for German food? If this was on some street without the context of the Fremont Fair, you would think this would be about hawking said items. I thought it was mildly amusing, though I do not quite get it. I do give props to the creativity that goes to putting on events like this. And this parade really does separate the Fremont event from the ones in other neighborhoods following it for the summer. read more

Get Naked! It's the place you want to be on the second weekend of June in Seattle. Freaks everywhere, but that's Fremont normally. Every summer the annual The Fremont Fair & The Summer Solstice parade lets us celebrate the arrival of summer. Or what THE GODS grant us for summer. Every form of life shows up ( Vendors, freaks , geek's and locals) to gather in celebration & decadence! This gathering has something for everyone from voyeurism, drinking, shopping, protesting or watching the parade it's very entertaining for all! Should you be coming for the parade, I'd arrive early to secure a location. The benefit is a front row view of freak show central the naked cyclists who kick off the parade. See ya in 2015! read more

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WHAT A GREAT EVENT! I had this bookmarked the moment when I saw it. Plan to take the day off if you work on weekends because you'll want to stay and enjoy yourself. Motor free parade, lots of really great man-made floats, fun bands and dancers. The parade is kicked off by bicyclists, mostly nude and artfully decorated in body paint. The parade last an hour. Donate to the Green Hat parade ensemble as it passes by. The parade starts at 1 p.m. at NW 39th Street and Leary Way NW.  and the celebration continues through the evening at Gas Works Park. Parking is very limited in the Fremont area during this event. I encourage you to plan ahead: make time to park & walk, ride your bike, take the bus, or carpool. Wear sunscreen, & bring water with you. Expect the unexpected! If you haven't been to one make it a plan for next year, you won't be dissapointed. Will obviously be attending next year. read more

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I love this parade! But, I've never been a part it so far! You can see how popular this is with how many people actually attend. The parade itself is always very creative and green (environment friendly) And, of course, my favorite part is the nude cyclists. I've been to several of the parades the last few years. I can definitely see the improvement in many ways especially the cyclists. They are getting hotter and hotter every year! (shout out to my friend Jamie Y, "You are HOT") One of those days, I would love to be in the parade myself :-) read more

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Fun to see not for kids! There was a surprising amount of bike riders. Wearing only paint, some only wearing a backpack! The floats were fun to see, some were confusing I didn't know what message they were trying to get out. So worth seeing once for the experience! read more

2012 marked the first year I went to the Fremont Solstice Parade. It's another one of those mysteries that I can't quite figure out - why didn't I go sooner? I never answer those questions sufficiently. I am reminded of what a true celebration summer is in Seattle. The sun, the warmth, the lack of pants and what not. I was expecting a parade and got an experience. The most stressful part of the day was finding parking, which I thought would never happen. I was awestruck as I neared the parade route and saw a HUGE crowd and I pondered how me and my shortness would be able to see a thing. I decided to head towards the end of the parade route near Gas Works Park. I think there are pros and cons to being on that end. I waited patiently and I began to hear drums, music, and clapping. That was followed by screaming, cheering, and all around happy noises. I loved the festive feel of the parade as well as the casual acquaintances I made for the day. I was struck by the creativity as I knew not how much could be accomplished with body paint and tissue paper. After the parade, I headed for Gas Works to enjoy some of the festivities there - of which there were many. I had a great time and I can't say that I've experienced anything like that before. I loved the bees on stilts this year and the wickedly tall flowers. The hula hoopers were also one of my favorites, particularly a guy I see around town a lot during the summer. He was amazing! I'm posting some pictures after this but I'm not sure about posting some of them so here's a link to my flickr photos. http://www.flickr.com/photos/monyb/sets/72157630507211834/ read more

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The annual hippie and exhibitionist show. It's pretty cool for mischievous adults, but I'm not sure a bunch of naked people tripping balls and/or drunk off their ass is for everyone else. I was drinking to excess much the whole time and just about everyone else I saw was as well. You'll need it to handle much of the poor quality nudity, though they are looking better in recent years. If you missed it, don't worry. Being naked on bikes is now a form of civil protest, besides being one of the more injury prone activities, and happens all the time all over town. If you're not in the parade, as they have spent anywhere from an hour to months preparing for it, you can still make a full day of tooling around crazy-packed Fremont being poorly served and tripping over freaks. This might be good or bad depending on your present level of unreality and intoxication. If you don't have anything better to do on the solstice, you'll likely find some fun here. read more

Fremont Solstice Parade - Local Flavor Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I almost can't believe I am going to give 5 stars to a celebration that involves people in the Center of the Universe naked and riding bikes.... but there is something honest, ridiculous, and joyous about this one of a kind parade. Show up early, park somewhere free, and make sure you have the goods: a good pair of shoes, a good camera, a good spot for viewing the parade. In addition, to the always discussed nudity there are artistic floats, crazy costumes, lots of dancing, and one of a kind Seattle flavored political commentary. Not to mention a giant flying spaghetti monster. read more

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I do appreciate you want to be seen as free-spirited and eccentric and all, good for you! But man, I gotta be blunt here, keep your clothes on if you're flappy and saggy! I think some of the nakeds may have done more damage than walking in on Mom n Dad having a go at it will ever do. The Fremont Solistice Parade, is sadly, the last bastion of what was once Fremont's counterculture. Parade aside, the street fair is always one of the best in Seattle. Finding parking is a pain in the ass for parade goers and residents. Don't let me catch you in my spot or your car is going bye bye! read more

Fremont Solstice Parade - Photo by Bill Simpson, censored by me. - Local Flavor Near Me - Seattle, Washington

You mean we get to review parades? SCORE! In previous years I would have given this five stars, but this year I found a better parade....so it gets four. I love this parade, it's a ton of fun, and my kids enjoy it as well. The downsides are PARKING (luckily we have a friend who lives up the street and has a driveway) and CROWDS (um, sure, sit on my feet....). Sheesh. This parade attracts a ton of people, and even when you think the rain is going to make some of them stay at home, you get the largest crowd ever. I highly recommend not taking small children to the street fair after, as it is even more crowded and full of drunk people. Last year a drunk guy ran right into me when I was carrying my infant in a Moby on my chest. Luckily she wasn't hurt, though I had to stop and check. read more

The best part of the Fremont Solstice Parade? The "rogue" bikers. So, get out early and make sure you either join the masses of painted nudes on their trek to Gasworks Park, or find a spot along the ave to watch. You can also become an artist in advance of the day by visiting Fremont Art Council's Powerhouse on Fremont Ave and taking part in creating art. You can also march in the parade. Pretty much -- do whatever the heck you want, as this is a large community event with the point to raise money for the Council but with the outcome of also breeding inclusion, at least if you think about it deeply and ignore the fact that Trump heads often make an appearance in the parade. So, I guess it's about inclusion, but only in terms of including those who aren't exclusionary. Bottom line: Paint, color, fun, parade, beer, Gasworks... something for the whole family, if you're okay with the fact that the paint tends to smudge off of those parts your children keep asking about. read more

There are long ones; short ones; colorful ones; bright ones; fluffy ones; flabby ones; flappy ones; saggy ones; harry ones; and those were just the painted dicks and tits on the dikes...err... bikes. The floats were okay. The best float had to be the Obama one. The first part of the float was shaped like Obama followed by a Jazz band playing a fusion of hip-hop and jazz. The float couldn't be complete without dancers. Good way to kick-off the Solstice Parade. This is a celebration of life and the longest day of it. You have to be pretty open-minded to enjoy it. There's some free-spirited and eccentric types bearing it all. I saw more than enough dicks and tits to last me a life time, maybe not tits, but dicks, I had enough. After a few or so fat flabby painted nekked boddies the novelty starts to wear off. I swear some of those bikes didn't have seats. Sometimes you can walk around Seattle and not know if it's dude or a chick; today there was no confusion. I'd say I turned the other way in disgust most of the time, but there were a few nice ladies. Doesn't seem like a place to bring the kids, but it really is a family affair. I'd definitely bring my kiddos if I had any. Holy Batman and Joker, sorry no Robin. I'm glad the dudes kept their clothes on, but I think Joker smoked an extra bowl of crack this morning. Ride a bike or the bus, 'cause parking is a bitch. read more

In order to celebrate summer in Seattle, you must cover yourself in paint, and ride a bike naked through the streets of Fremont. It's a right of passage, or something. Of course, since it's "summer" in Seattle, it ALWAYS rains during the Solstice parade, and it's cold.... so lots of tiny weiners. My first visit to the Parade was 2 weeks after I came to Seattle for a Summer internship in 2008.... and I have been every year since. It's the one thing I make sure and do every year. When I officially moved to Seattle, I moved to Fremont, because I just loved how weird this neighborhood is. Make sure and get here early, it is always packed. Also, you don't want to miss the naked bike riders that roam the parade route before the beginning of the parade. I just love the fact that anything goes, and anyone can be a part of the parade, I love the sense of community it evokes, and just how much fun it is. I always bring friends, I even brought my grandma once! It's very kid friendly too, there are even kids in the Parade. Yes, there are naked people, so be prepared. If you aren't ok with that.... well, stay out of Fremont, because we don't want your kind anyways. read more

I missed the nekked people! No, not as in "oh I miss them soooo much!", but literally I missed the GD parade. Maybe next year..... What I lacked in visual entertainment I made up for in physical consumption. I love me some fair food and it turns out, my tummy liked it too! I tried my first lamb gyro-delicious!! I also had me a beef and cheese piroshky but this stuff wasn't authentic and I wasn't pleased. The crust was not flaky nor did it peel off layer by layer. More or less, I think it was just dropped in a vat for fryin' and pull out. Seemed more like hombow to me. If the roasted corn on the cob line hadn't been umpteen million miles long, I would be able to comment on the tastiness too but from the looks of said line AND smiling faces while INHALING the corn (no, not literally)...it's fair to say that unless you lack patience, it's probably worth the wait. There were some great bands on the Red Hook Main-stage this year but I especially loved Reyshard. It may have been the eccentric and original costumes but the stage presence was also off the hook. Another group by the name of "Lonely Forest" was good!! The main singer had voice that could cure aids. It was beautiful. By looking at the teeny bop boy band I had my doubts but as soon as the drummer got hot and heavy and joined in on the vocals, my night was made! There's even rides here! Yes, maybe the list only consists of some blow up thing with balls in it-which btw is awesome, but there is an adult two sided type dealio where a couple sits on each end and you pump yourself in your seat with the handle to go fast, and faster, faster, and faster, etc. Believe me, you may scoff but you'll cough on your scoff once you see the adrenalin running through the faces of the most adulty of the adults. Yeah, you heard. Ooohhh AND there was a rock climbing wall, which I think was for the kiddos but none the less that was effin' cool. Wishing I could live in Fremont, I enjoyed walking down the streets people watching in the Sun and ambling through random booths for nic knacks and cheap flip flops...(chose some shoes that weren't down for walking around for 8 hrs). read more

Let me ask you something. Do you like to look at yourself naked? If you don't, you're probably in the 99th percentile of humanity. If you do, you're probably a narcissist. In Fremont, for one day a year, you can be a narcissist cyclist! Say that three times fast. This year's Solstice Parade was my first. I actually attended prior to us buying our house in Fremont so I suppose you could say that all the naked sealed the deal for me. I just dig Fremont's style, and the fact that no one finds it creepy at all that there were children in that parade. Okay, I have actually seen a few people write things about the creepy factor--but, the entire world is a little creepy. Just think about how creepy the world was before people started point out all of the creepy things. Maybe creepiness is all a part of the human experience. Maybe when we eliminate all of the creepy things we become weaker and less tolerant as a species. Maybe that's when the terrorists truly win. read more

Great event if you're open about your surroundings and people! Take the time to appreciate the effort and time people took in order to paint their bodies as well as the myriad of floats within the parade. read more

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Who doesn't love a good parade associated with art and a fun festival?! Everyone talks about the naked bikers, and they are a highlight, for sure. But because of that I will try to focus on other reasons to come crowd my little portion of the city. 1- The festival is top-notch. There is a giant slide, a pit bull kissing booth (ADORABLE), Seattle Parks giveaways, local craft makers hawking t-shirts to beer cozies, nudist booths, and much more! 2- The food makes me want to stretch my stomach until it explodes. 7-11 has a booth with free slushies, there are hand-dipped corndogs, funnel cakes, roasted corn-on-the-cob, piroshky, and a million others. YUM! 3- The parade is fun. Post up on a hill where you can look down, find a spot kind of early, or be pretty tall. Despite the painted, glorious nudity, this parade is family friendly and there are lots of kids in attendance. Different themes abound, but you wont see any corporate marketing. It's all artsy, dancey, and fun! Bring sunscreen and get cash BEFORE you arrive! Lines for both food and cash can be super long. Also take the bus. Parking isn't worth $20 when you can take the bus. Have fun! read more

Definitely a fun event to attend. Especially if you're from out of town and you want a taste of Seattle culture! It's not every day you see people bearing it all as they walk down the street. I often think, "Are their co-workers here? What if their boss is here?" It cracks me up that people are so bold. I suppose I'm jealous of that boldness on some small level too. I'm a fan of clothing though. Heck - I wear layers! If you're up for being wildly entertained, don't forget your camera and make sure you get here early enough to get a good view. Celebrating the first day of summer can't be this fun anywhere else. read more

I'm completely disgusted with the Seattle Police Department. I can't figure out why they don't stop the cyclists and give them tickets......for not wearing helmets. As part of the Fremont Solstice Celebration, the parade runs yearly along Leary Way to Gas Works Park with a concurrent Fremont Arts Fair along the Burke-Gilman Trail and downtown Fremont. Famous for its nude cyclists, there really are a number of creative floats and dance numbers that also make up the parade. There's a fair amount of audience participation in the event; from paraders firing water balloons from potato guns to hula hoopers inviting the onlookers to join in. Probably the best part of the parade isn't really any float, band or cyclist. It's more the carefree attitude that permeates the event. Sure, there are a number of interesting floats and costumes, but the sum total of them is what makes the event. I think from this year my favorite was the Peace/Hempfest band; the parade had stopped for a bit and they had a good baseline going. This is a pretty fun event to get the summer started, grab some food from the Fair, and wonder idly what the SPF value for body paint is. read more

Any event that gets parents to tell their kids that body freedom is not nasty is alright by me. Hey Christians, leave the kids alone! Get a clue after all, if the almighty God created the human body in his/her own image why should it be so shameful? Let the fundamentalist Christians to themselves, with all the divorce, cheating, and paternity suits that they have. They are messed up! There is nothing wrong with one of god's bods and thank you to the people of Fremont for hosting them. By the way Fremont, and Seattle. I travelled a long way just for this celebration. Money was spent in your area. If you mess with this event, you will never see my money again. read more

I was driving in Ballard one fine semi-sunny afternoon to get my hippie on at the Trader Joe's when suddenly: "C'mon Eileen" started playing loudly from the corner of the street and started to get louder and louder... My brother: what the....? Me: YES. I don't know what's happening but YES.. I stop the car mid-road and pull out my camera thinking "I have no idea what I'm looking at but these people are blowing my mind in all the right ways" The photo evidence was some highly-fashionable lads and lasses on ghetto bikes clothed only by some cardboard boxed painted as milk cartons, boats, and food-products. Thanks to Yelp, many months later I know now that these were stray/leftover cyclists leaving their solstice parade. I am definitely doing this next year. According to these reviews I got the g-rated preview. read more

The Solstice Parade is one of the more interesting parts about living in Seattle, celebrating our diversity and creativity. Though the naked bike parade is only part of the overall event, it showcases a collective of artistic individuality. I brought my toddler to the Parade and he fell in love with a naked Bumblebee on a bicycle with a basket. Every year the event becomes more interesting. The only odd thing I find is that people duck behind trees after the parade to get dressed. Really? You're going to be modest putting your close on when you're already naked? read more

One of the most beautiful expressions of freedom I've witnessed in this country. (And I showed up too late to see the cyclists.) read more

This is a review for the 2012 Solstice Parade. There's nothing that says "Seattle" more than "Fremont" and there's nothing in Fremont that says "Seattle" more than the annual solstice parade. If you need your fill of naked, painted up cyclists, Fremont Solstice Parade is the way to go. 2012 had these cyclists take up at least 30 minutes parading past us in their Lincolnesque-Captain America-Batman-Dalmatian-Leopard print getups. This was followed by some pretty spectacular floats consisting of a leggy spider, butterflies and other spectacular contraptions. Arrived about an hour early to nab a good spot, but that didn't seem to matter much once the parade got going - stragglers pushed their way to the front. I swear to god, if the parade wasn't held on a Seattle June day where the weather's more cooperative and I brush up on my cycling skills, so that I can ride at speeds of up to 40mph, I might one day join the parade. Sadly, Fremont already has a resident troll. read more

The Solstice Parade gets 5 stars for actually being an enjoyable parade. As a high school marching band alumnus and former resident of Los Angeles, I've both seen and been in a good number of parades, including the famed Rose Parade in Pasadena and a march down Main Street in Disneyland and *none* of them have been enjoyable, at all. The reason this parade is enjoyable is, surprisingly, not the nudity. The nudity sets the tone, and draws you in. I wouldn't probably have been there if it weren't for the nudity. But the nudity comes at you right away, first thing, whizzing past on a bicycle with everything in plain view. No waiting. No entering your credit card number or confirming that you are 18. It says "open your mind to this strange world where people wear protective head gear but not athletic cups!" The nudity is the prelude to the rest of the parade, which is equally eye-popping and inventive in its use of the natural form. Definitely make the walk down to Gasworks Park for the after-party. Great way to relax and mingle with the community. read more

I have lived in Seattle for exactly 20 years now , and amazingly, I have not missed this parade once in all that time. Right after my first child was born, one of the first times we left the house was to go to this parade. In earlier years there were just a few naked cyclists. Then for a year or two, the police tried to put a stop to this whole naked cycling thing. And the parade contained much humorous commentary on the whole cops vs. nakedness thing. Since then, the parade has become more and more associated with naked cycling. Now, I'm all for naked cyclists, with or without awesome body paint, but there is actually a lot more to the parade then that ya know. Many people pour an enormous amount of creativity into floats, costumes, music, dancing, and other indescribable stuff. And often it is all just for this one day. Our own Seattle version of Carnival in Rio. Or a similarly infectious parade I went to in London many years ago but can't remember the name of. There were three years when I got together with a group friends and spent weeks building enormous items that we then carried in the parade with much enthusiasm. I highly recommend doing this if you can. read more

Ay yi yi! I was one of the folks flapping in the wind. And you know what? You have a problem if you have a problem with any of the cyclists. (I am a bodybuilder and fitness trainer from the buttoned-down Eastside, mmkay?) It was my first Solstice Parade and I chose to avoid the parking headache, long lines, and lawn-chair territorialism by bringing my bike and a bucket of paint. This is by far one of the best ways to see the parade-- from the inside of it! The spectators are awesome, the energy is intense and the Fremont neighborhood is just FUN all day long. I can't stand Macy Day parades etc...I'm bored of all the tired advertising, plastic bling a ling and fake culture. Many might call the Fremont Solstice 'counter-culture' but it is the most REAL event you can attend. This parade is where it is at. Go-- butt try it nekkid and get involved with the riders! I'm somewhere here in the center of this universe (NSFW): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW15h5-lZn0 read more

It was very crowded -- even though I got there before the starting time, there was literally nowhere to stand where I could see the parade. So get there early (how early, I don't know) if you want to be able to actually see the parade. I did get to see a bunch of the naked bicyclists, which was a plus. I appreciated the stylings of the bird-face lady and the old patriotic hippie, and both were nice enough to pose for photos with me. I can get how they and the kids drawing in chalk on the street fit into the parade as a whole, unlike that one creepy guy holding an animal head on a staff. Most of the attendees and participants were pretty cool overall, maybe one day I'll come back and see the parade. read more

It's okay. Generally very crowded and it's hard to see the floats. Also, lots of nude bike riders. I don't have a problem with nudity, but beware the crusty old man wearing nothing but paint riding his bike. Food is okay, art stalls are okay. I've experienced better. read more

Way too much fun for one neighborhood. Fremont is usually busting at the seems to get everyone in and every year they seem to do just that and the Parade gets better every year. Come early to get a seat or show up at noon to rove around. Better yet, join the Arts Council to get in the Parade and be a part of the spectacle. read more

Fremont Fair: A fun, creative, vibrant, eclectic event for all ages! Loved hooping in the parade 2008. read more

It's not everyday that you can see a 70 year old man in leather assless chaps. At least not every day in my world. The Fremont Solstice Parade understands your need to see such a sight once in your lifetime. They understand and provide. Not only did I see old man butt (I could've done without), but I also saw naked cyclists, break-dancers, stilt walkers, belly dancers and floats made of recyclable materials. The parade was completely entertaining and hysterical. It was well worth parking miles away, walking more than I have in ages and squishing into a sweaty crowd. I'll be back next year! read more

I've been to the parade twice in my 8+ years in Seattle. Probably go again this year, since I have no other plans. It is a celebration and spectacle of weirdness, and partially a bunch of narcissists attempting to draw attention to themselves. Some of it is quite well done, other parts second rate. There will be potheads. And yeah, lots of naked and half naked cyclists. In many cases, half naked would have been better. Here are some questions to ponder while watching the cyclists. If a person covers their body with multiple colors of distracting body paint, and they don sun glasses and a weird hat, are they really "naked"? Why do couch potatoes who are 25+ pounds overweight think we want to see that? Shouldn't there be an age cutoff? Does this world need more mirrors? Would it be wrong to ask a naked cyclist for their phone number? If someone decides to participate nude in a parade, and you galk at them, who if anyone is doing anything creepy or immoral? In the end, you just may end up feeling better about your own body, and/or the body of the person or people you do the mumbo with. Bring a camera, so you can relive the good, the bad and the ugly on your laptop later. Funniest moments will include seeing cycling participants ice themselves post parade - chafing in some painful places. Only the first year participants (or those with poor memories) don't use plenty of talcum or baby powder on that bike seat. ---- TOP 10 EXPERT TIPS: 1) Bring a small folding chair with you, you won't want to stand the whole time. 2) You'll probably have to park 1/2 a mile away. Our local transit system sucks the big one in terms of providing transport to and from this event. 3) Bring some cold water and/or sodas in a carriable cooler. 4) The bars in the area, particularly on the parade route, will be insanely busy. Their best tables will be reserved for regulars. 5) Before the parade, use a restroom anytime you can enroute. During the parade, you won't be able to get to a toilet. After the parade, they will be completely disgusting. 6) On a related note, a little container of hand sanitizer may serve you well. If your a woman, maybe a paper napkin or two. 7) Don't expect to be able to eat anywhere in Fremont the day of the parade, except for basic snacks purchasable from street vendors. All other places will be packed, and busy beyond the capacity of the staff to handle. Some establishments will run out of food. Anything that needs to be cooked, chances are it will not be cooked properly. 8) Sunscreen and a hat of course, yes this is your mother talking. 9) Get there at least 45 minutes before parade start to snag a decent vantage point. 10) If its at all sunny, it will be hot down there - lots of asphalt, lots of people. --- PS. Is this for kids? No. There's nudity, yeah, but mostly the kids I saw looked either bored, or overwhelmed by the sea of people. read more

Year after wonderful year! Wild, fun, people painted different colors, bands, dancers. free family fun.

I love a parade and this is one of my favorites. The parade is wonderful and all the arts and crafts are beautiful. Every year I look forward to the car art. The most creative objects. There's so much to see and enjoy. It's a great family venue and excellent for bringing out the freaks. I absolutely love this annual event. read more

The best community parade of the people by the people. Unique, liberal, free...this parade is one of my favorite things about seattle

Celebrating the longest day of the year, this annual Fremont parade features the unique flavor represented by this counterculture neighborhood. Motorized vehicles and logos are banned - instead you'll find push carts, crazy outfits and naked bicycle riders. Follow the parade to gas works park, or stop in Fremont for the Fremont fair. Either way, an amusing way to spend a sunny saturday afternoon. read more

How can you not love naked hippies on bicycles? This has to be one of the best people watching events on the planet. There are great costumes and who doesn't love nudity? The parade has a great festive, fun spirit. There are also lots of booths with food and handmade items to check out. Parking is a beast, but it's worth it. read more