An Obama-loving Uncle Sam makes an appearance at the Solstice Parade. The symbolism here is, I think, clear: Fremont has set aside its love affair with Dennis Kucinich and is ready to embrace Obama in the presidential election. More psychologically complex (and not pictured), however, was the naked man who wore an empty picture frame labeled with Dick Cheney’s name in front of his genitals, hidden only by a small coat of blue body paint.

I didn’t bring my camera to the festivities; we’d love it if you’d share your favorite sights in our group photopool!