Fremont Solstice Parade

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/fremont-solstice-parade

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Fremont Solstice Parade built?1989
2. What is the event type?Annual community arts parade and celebration
3. What is the location?Fremont neighborhood, Seattle, Washington, USA
4. Why are there no cars or animals in the parade?The rules say no motorized vehicles or live animals to keep the parade focused on people and to be more environmentally friendly.
5. When does the Fremont Solstice Parade happen?It takes place each year around the summer solstice, the longest day of the year.

Participatory Culture: A culture where members actively contribute and create content, rather than just consuming it.
Counter-Culture: A way of life and set of attitudes that is opposed to or at variance with the prevailing social norm.
Artistic Expression: The manifestation of creative intent and imagination through various artistic mediums and forms.
Community Cohesion: The bonds and shared values that bring people together in a community.