Orcas Islanders and friends from near and far are invited to the 13th Annual Summer Solstice Parade on Saturday, June 18 at noon in Eastound.

This lively event is a celebration of summer, art and community. The theme this year is “Around the World!”

The colorful, whimsical procession will once again glide, swirl and dance down Main Street and up North Beach Road. 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 near the Oddfellows Hall at 11:30 a.m., located at 112 Haven Road just north of Madrona Point.

The parade is a foot parade, including bicycles, wagons, carts and people powered floats. Please no motorized vehicles, horses or commercial elements including advertisements and signage.

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, visit www.orcasislandsolsticeparade.com or follow “Orcas Island Solstice Parade” on Facebook.