Just three months before this year’s Summer Solstice parade, Claudia Bratton — the wizard of Oz behind the celebration the past 14 years — announced she’ll be stepping down this May. Bratton will take over as the Solstice artistic director, leaving her administrative, logistical, fundraising, and financial responsibilities to the board of directors.
Summer Solstice Leader Bows Out
Just three months before this year’s Summer Solstice parade, Claudia Bratton — the wizard of Oz behind the celebration the past 14 years — announced she’ll be stepping down this May