Annual June 21 celebration of the animal depicted in this puzzle by connecting the circled letters from A to T and back to A

Letters accompanying applications, for short4 Big name in the pasta aisle3 One often pictured wearing pointy shoes3 Task for an office gofer, maybe9 Colorful wrap6 Includes without others knowing, in a way4 Spoke sheepishly?5 Compound found in marijuana, for short3