YOUR THEME IDEAS
Every year Solstice reaches out to the public to get ideas for the Parade Theme. The best themes are one or two words or phrases which are general enough to inspire many different interpretations. We don't repeat themes, so please check the themes from 1979-2025
We've had over a hundred responses, and now it's up to our Theme Committee, composed of Board, Advisory Board and members of the community.
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