Anna had found Elsa in her study, as usual. Smiling, she skipped up to her sister. Literally skipping. Elsa looked up from her work. She knew that smile. Anna was planning something fun, but what?

"Yes, Anna?"

"Guess what." Anna smiled.

Elsa chuckled. "Anna, I'm working. Just tell me what it is."

Her sister sat down next to her. "I was thinking about what fun we use to have growing up. And then I remembered something. Since the gates are open now, do you think…"

"Think what, Anna?" Elsa smiled.

"Perhaps we could have a mid-summer parade again?"

There was silence as Elsa contemplated, remembering the fun they had at the parade. She smiled even wider. "Yes."

Anna squealed and jumped up, hugging her sister. She then left to tell Kristoff and make plans. As she watched Anna leave Elsa thought about the parade. She suddenly had a few great ideas.


Elsa was walking down the hall, searching for her son. Earlier he was outside playing, but a guard informed her that he ran back into the castle because he had forgotten something. Finding him in his room, she gently knocked on the door as he searched through his toy chest.

"Olaf, guess what." She said.

"What?" He asked, smiling. He was busying looking for something he already forgot when his mother knocked on the door. Always happy to see her he nearly ran up to Elsa, grabbing her in a hug.

"We're going to have a parade."

There was a pause of silence as Elsa waited for his reaction. She was almost certain he hadn't understood her when he just stared at her. He didn't smile or light up with joy. Than she realized...he didn't know what a parade was. Confirming that thought, he asked, "What's a parade?"

Elsa smiled at him. She often forgot that while he loved learning new things, there was still so much left for him to know. She explained to him about the parade tradition and like Anna, he had started jumping with joy.

"This is going to be so much fun!"

"Do you want to know more?" Elsa smiled. Of course her snowman turned human son smiled and said yes.

"You're going to be the Midsummer Parade Prince."

Olaf gasped. "What's that?"

Elsa laughed. "Why don't you go find Anna. She will tell you. I have plans to make."

"Okay." He beamed.


A few days later the parade was open. All the citizens had gotten ready and were all gathered in city. Food was everywhere for everyone to enjoy and the joy and laughter spread thought out the streets. Elsa smiled as she watched. Various children were set on horses, each dressed in hilarious and fun costumes. People cheered for their favorite. Soon it was Olaf's turn.

When Anna had suggested having the parade again, Elsa was reminded all the years when she was the Midsummer Paradise Princess. Now that she was the queen she couldn't be the princess anymore. Also, the parade was to delight the children of the village. So it was the children who was in the parade. And Olaf was the Midsummer Prince.

Elsa smiled as she watched her son riding through the parade on Sven. There were plenty of horses to chose from, but because Sven was his best friend Olaf wanted to enter him in the parade. Everyone loved the idea. Olaf rode in on Sven who was just as decorated as the other horses and children. Elsa laughed as Olaf waved to everyone, smiling and saying hi. Since he was a human it was easier for him to ride a horse, or reindeer, and he certainly looked regal. Or as regal as a child could look on a reindeer that was dressed up and looking proud as ever.

Everyone laughed and cheered. When the parade was over everyone enjoyed the feast of foods each stall had open. They played games and dance. It was a grand celebration to simply have fun.


When the night was over Elsa tucked Olaf into bed, giving him a goodnight kiss. It took him a few minutes to settle down as he continued to go on about how wonderful the day was and how he wished they could do it everyday. Elsa smiled.

She left the room and gently closed the door, catching one last glimpse of her Prince.

"Elsa." Anna came up to her.

The Queen shushed her, not wanting to wake up Olaf. Anna surprised her with a hug.

"What's that for?" Elsa asked.

"I wanted to say thank you. Today was amazing. I was almost afraid we wouldn't have the parade."

"Why not?"

"I guess," Anna hesitated. "I guess I was afraid you would close the gates again."

Elsa quietly laughed at her sister. "Anna, we're never closing the gates again."

The sisters laughed and said goodnight. Outside in the stables was Sven. He was sound asleep, still proudly wearing his midsummer crown for winning the best in show.


This is a birthday gift (a tad late) to Starsuper S. I hope you loved it!