The day of the year with the longest period of daylight and the shortest night was celebrated when the second annual Summer Solstice Festival was held June 21 at Surfside Park.

The renowned Jimmy Buffett tribute band, Jimmy and the Parrots, provided live music at the event, which ran from 5-9pm. Kids loved the face painters and balloon artists, and they could even get magical tinsel in their hair done by East Coast Fairy Hair, among other activities. Of course, there were food and drink vendors, with Slack Tides and other adult beverages available.

The event was hosted by the Avalon Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Spring into Summer initiative. The organization is already planning its third annual festival next June.