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At home, the longest day of the year would be marked by Summerfest. The puppeteers would put on elaborate plays, and the minstrels would play long after the sun went down. Bonfires would be built at sundown, and young men and some young women, many of whom had had more drink than sense, would try to jump over them in the believe that Eda would bless the harvest the higher they jumped. There'd be feasting, both in Buckkeep Town and up at the castle, and the drink would run free.

As a lad I'd always been more keen on Springfest and Winterfest, but it's been some time since the last time I celebrated a Summerfest. The traditions here are different, but I occasionally would see echoes of home, not least because there was a celebration at all.

I'm under the impression that the longest day of the year is celebrated across worlds, which makes me wonder what the celebrations are like in other universes.

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I asked around and there's a parade this weekend for Pride. I know this is unbelievable, but I've never actually seen a real parade. So that's happening. Parties, I bet? Somewhere? As long as there's good music, count me in. Because look, I've seen a LOT in my -cosmic adventures- and Earth is literally the only place where people seem to have a problem with who you love. Or even how you love. It's bullcrap. So this whole event, coming together to celebrate diversity and unity? I'm freaking IN.

This weekend, I'm gonna be a Guardian of the Rainbow. Aw yeah.

A note to my friends and anyone who happens to see me decked out in bi colors and varying stages of dress:

I, Vax'ildan Occasionally Vessar But Definitely Eventually Gilmore, will not drunkenly post all over the network this year. I enjoy Pride. I enjoy it, perhaps, a wee bit too much. I've gotten sloppy three in a row and this streak needs to be broken before it becomes habit.

So, if you see me typing away in anything other than a texting app so I can find my fiance that I will inevitably wander away from and get lost, you have permission to slap the phone out of my hand.

Alright, that's all, have a good night.