The painted naked cyclists of the Summer Solstice Parade in an unofficial reference to an artistic, non-political, clothing-optional bike ride ensemble celebrating the spirit of the Summer Solstice, and whom by tradition, usher in the beginning of the free-spirited Summer Solstice Parade & Pageant, which is an event produced by the Fremont Arts Council in the Fremont district of Seattle. Commonly referred to as the naked cyclists, it is not known if this group has an official name. The group was originally started by streakers who crashed the parade and has transformed itself into the heavily-adorned ensemble known today when key participants decided to emphasize bodypainting. The group is now the largest and fastest growing ensemble associated with the parade.