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.
1. TIMELINE
4-5PM - Meet at Prospect Park's Empire Blvd entrance (Flatbush Ave at Empire Blvd). Look for our banner as we meet to process into the park together with streamers, puppets, and headpieces.
5PM - Procession to Prospect Park's Concert Grove Pavillion Area
5:30PM - Mythic Pageant with puppets followed by folk dances with Brooklyn Contra.
6PM - Picnic, Sing, Assemble a Flower Crown, Workshops from Brooklyn Public Library's University Open Air faculty, and More!
8PM - Sunset Sound Bath
2. 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...
3. 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!
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