Orcas Islanders and friends from near and far are invited to the 12th Annual Summer Solstice Parade on Saturday, June 19 at noon in Eastsound. A celebration of summer, art and community, the parade has a theme this year of “Dance Party!”

“The colorful, whimsical procession will once again glide, swirl and dance on Main Street and up North Beach Road,” say organizers. Immediately following the parade, Orcas performance artists will entertain with music and dance at the Stage on the Green.

Those wishing to participate in the parade should gather at the Oddfellows Hall, at 112 Haven Road near Madrona Point, at 11 a.m.

Participation is limited to those on foot, bicycles, wagons, carts and people powered floats. Motorized vehicles, horses and commercial elements including advertisements and signage are excluded from the parade. Volunteers are always welcome to help create banners, costumes and direct traffic.

For more information or to volunteer please call Laura Gibbons at 376-4066.