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[right][sub][color=gold][b][i]Time & Date:[/i][/b] [i]June 21st - Summer Solstice[/i]
[b][i]Location:[/i][/b][i] New Rome; The Forum, Coliseum, Farmers Market, Shops, Etc.[/i][/color][/sub][/right]
Summer was a more relaxed time for Camp Jupiter; Campers were still expected to keep up with their assigned duties, but with the warmer months came the much-welcome additional free time to journey to New Rome more frequently. With the days getting hotter and longer, demigods were looking forward to the festivals and activities to come with the season. 

Today was one of these opportunities. 

It was the evening of June twenty-first, and spirits were high within the boundaries of Camp Jupiter and New Rome. Campers and Veterans buzzed about the sanctuary town, celebrating this year's Summer Solstice the same way New Rome always had - with splendor, a bit of drunkenness, glory, and a splash of debauchery. 

The air grew hotter still as the sun reached its highest peak for the day, showering all of New Rome in golden rays of splendor. The pillars around town had been draped with large pieces of silk in the colors of Camp Jupiter, making the statues and fountains somehow even more beautiful. The air was thick with the heat of the summer, smells coming from the various eateries mixing with the ever-present scents of the Farmers Market. People were spread about buying wares, eating, drinking, laughing, and just overall having a good time. Jeremy Grover had been nice enough to supply alcoholic beverages in the Farmers Market this afternoon, while [i]Paradiso[/i] was having pizza specials. Places like Huskers were selling the heck out of their half-priced wings and cheap draft beers. Booths of all varieties were being set up in the Farmers Market and Forum with various wares from clothing and jewelry to more food.  Betting booths were set up throughout the forum with the help of Grover and Avery Pierce, allowing both campers and veterans to make a quick buck off of today's festivities.

The Coliseum had been a hot spot for activity today. This morning, campers and veterans had sparred off in a series of tiered battles, leading up to this evening's main sparring event between our champions from this morning's battles. In the meantime, people were enjoying the reenacting of The Siege of Carthas whilst Fauns did their best to make a quick buck by selling snacks in the [i]cavea[/i]. 

When five in the afternoon rolled around, a large bonfire was lit in the Forum. Children began to dance around the flames, while an impromptu group started playing music nearby. In just a couple short hours, the main event in the Coliseum would be taking place, leading to more anticipation and excitement in the air. 

All in all, today was shaping up to be a day of good food, good grub, and good vibes. 



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