Oh my god, the time has come! Short shorts are being dusted off, bars have boozy slushies, your new crush finally has some free time! Dog parades! Ice cream novelties! Summer finally feels like it's really heeeeeere! Okay, this year's Mississippi Street Fair might not feature all of those things, but that doesn't mean it won't be a hell of a day. With nearly 250 Portland vendors and five stages (including a kids' stage for your little rascals) featuring a host of local faves, you couldn't possibly go wrong. Sets by sun-drenched and surfy Genders, big-hearted soul slingers Ural Thomas and the Pain, and saucy pop maestros My Body are essential elements to kicking your summer off the right way. JENNA FLETCHER.