Solstice in the Park
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-‿-Solstice in the Park is a free, volunteer-run, community event to celebrate midsummer with song, dance, pageantry, ritual, and joyful folk culture. We will honor the turning of the stars, mark a beautiful tradition of public revelry, and build community together.
WHAT TO BRING
- WATER! It is likely to be a warm day, so bring any water you'll need for a late afternoon in the park.
- Food and drink: Bring a picnic for yourself and friends, and perhaps something to share.
- Picnic blanket, if you have one!
- Instruments: all welcome, especially any tambourines and drums for the parade...
WHAT TO WEAR
Wear your summer solstice best: flower crowns, sun dresses, and colors of nature. Anything that makes you think “summer solstice festive!” If you want to really turn it up, we welcome costumes and creative dress!
Be inspired by the wildlife of the park (birds, flowers, trees, butterflies, or even fish) or perhaps tap into the astrological theme (metallic, stars, moon, sun).
Most importantly, come as you are!
TIMELINE OF EVENTS
* Think of this schedule as more of a guide than a stopwatch. We'll be flowing with the energy of the longest day, lingering where the moments feel right. Drop in at any point throughout the celebration, we'd love to see you whenever you arrive.
4-5 PM: GATHER at Willink Plaza Entrance
Meet at Prospect Park's Willink Plaza entrance (Flatbush Ave at Empire Blvd). Look for our merry Solstice banner fluttering like a beacon! We'll have an assortment of headpieces and crowns and wands to distribute as well as flower crowns to assemble as we prepare for:
5 PM: The PARADE
The procession begins! We’ll parade into the park toward Concert Grove Pavilion. Batalá, New York's premier all-womxn, Black-led, percussion ensemble will lead our procession in a joyful, high-energy celebration of Afro-Brazilian music.
5:30 PM: PAGEANT at Concert Grove Pavilion
As we settle into our area of the park, a Mythic Pageant will unfold, with puppets, dance, and a touch of enchantment, to be followed by joyful folk dances for all ages with Brooklyn Contra and live musicians.
6:30 PM: FOLLOW YOUR CURIOSITY
After the dancing, there will be various activities to choose from including picnicking, workshops from Brooklyn Public Library's University Open Air faculty of immigrant scholars, & whatever other magic the evening decides.
8 PM: SOUND MEDITATION
As the sun sets on the longest day, we'll gather to settle into the rhythm of the new season, and enjoy a peaceful moment of reflection, renewal, and dream incubation under the open sky.
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