This past weekend, the Greensboro Summer Solstice event was held in the Greensboro Arboretum in Lindley Park. The event was started in 2005 to promote the beauty of nature and the diversity of Greensboro. The event, held this past Saturday featured a bazaar, entertainment, a parasol parade, a drum circle, and a fire finale. This year, there was an entrance fee of $5. Money collected made it possible to pay the performers. While, on the one hand, that may have prevented some individuals from being able to attend, on the other, it is unreasonable to expect professional performers to work for free. The event, as always, was extremely well orchestrated and fun was had by all. Mark your calendars for next year’s event.

As for the beauty in the photo, she represented the spirit of the solstice event, from iridescent wing to delicate toe! Happy Monday!