for rainy day adventurers

The
Umbrella
Parade

Some days the rain changes the plans.
Some days it becomes the plan.

Explore

what if we stopped

waiting for the weather
to cooperate?

Most people look out the window,
sigh, and reschedule.

But children?
Children put on rain boots.
They chase reflections.
They count puddles instead of minutes.
They twirl umbrellas because they’re beautiful, not because they keep them dry.

An Umbrella Parade isn’t about photographing a rainy day. It’s about discovering that some of the happiest memories happen because it rained.

Family in the rain in South Congress, Austin walking across the crosswalk with rainbow umbrellas
Child in red boots splashing in a puddle in South Congress-Austin, Texas
Family in South Congress- Austin, Texas walking with rainbow umbrellas

Along the Way...

Collect the biggest puddles.

Stop somewhere warm for pastries.

Hunt for colorful umbrellas.

Watch bubbles float through the rain.

Hide inside a bookstore.

Eat ice cream because children make excellent life decisions.

End with hot chocolate if everyone’s cold.

Outfit Inspiration

Colorful rainy-day outfit inspiration
Bright rain boots
Plaid fabric in rich rainy-day colors
Layered rainy-day clothing
Child sitting beneath a colorful umbrella

Rain photographs love color.

Don’t be afraid of mustard yellow, cherry red, emerald green, navy blue, playful patterns, or a pair of boots your child already loves.

The Little Details

Best Season

Spring + Fall

Cool enough for layers, warm enough to wander.

Best Weather

Light Rain

Or that quiet stretch just after a storm.

Time Together

1–2 Hours

Long enough to settle in without rushing the story.

Don’t Forget...

  • Rain boots
  • A favorite umbrella
  • Extra socks
  • A dry towel in the car
  • A favorite stuffed animal
  • Clothes that can get messy
  • A sense of adventure

Hunter’s Note

Don’t worry if your child ends up soaked.

Those are almost always everyone’s favorite photographs.

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Perfect For

  • Families with children who cannot resist a puddle.

  • Couples who think a rainy-day date sounds wonderfully cozy.

  • Birthdays, visits to Austin, and ordinary days worth remembering.

  • Children who love bright colors, big umbrellas, and tiny adventures.

  • Anyone who believes bad weather does not have to ruin a good day.

ready for a rainy-day adventure?

We don’t have to hope for sunshine.

We just have to bring umbrellas.

Let’s Tell This Story

Choose The Umbrella Parade in your inquiry and tell me a little about the people coming along.