Gina Tuzzi, left, Anna Sofia Amezcua as friends of Therin Brooks gather at the picnic tables at Redwood Park in Arcata on Saturday.

Lush Newton hugs a friend as people gather to celebrate the life of Therin Brooks Saturday.

Anna Sofia Amezcua talks with friends as people arrive to celebrate the life of Therin Brooks.

Gina Tuzzi, center hugs H.A. Pearson, left and Anna Sofia Amezcua.

Ariel Weisgrau hugs Anna Sofia Amezcua at Redwood Park.

People were encouraged to show up in colorful attire to celebrate Therin Brooks. Several people, including Malia Matsumoto brought dogs in costumes as well.

Friends and family gathered at the picnic tables before moving into the sun on the lawn.

Therin's mother, Kathy Brooks, hugs an attendee.

Joseph Sandoval, left, creates a giant bubble with the bubble mixture he brought.

Richie Precent pets Olive the Brussels after hugging friend H.A. Pearson.

James Adam Taylor hugs Kathy Brooks, Therin's mom.

Friends and family held hands in a large circle on the lawn at Redwood Park.

Fang, third from right, lead the memorial ceremony.

Therin's father, James Brooks, spoke to the crown gathered to celebrate their life.

Kathy Brooks, Therin's mother spoke about knowing Therin would have an impact on people.

Therin's brother Whit Brooks spoke to the crowd.

Therin's brother Whit Brooks spoke to the crowd beside their mother.

Isaac Bluefoot spoke about the meeting Therin for the first time and loving all the colors they were wearing.

Isaac Bluefoot read a poem he had written about Therin.

Ivanna Etienne and Blake Regan listen as Therin's friends share memories at Redwood Park.

Anna Sofia Amezcua spoke of Therin's courage to always be themselves and they way they helped other artists and friends.

Friends shared memories of Therin's impact on their lives.

Two of Therin's friends embrace as the celebration of life came to an end.

Many friends joined a large group hug at the end of the memorial.

Ariel Weisgrau speaks with Therin's mom after the group hug.