A man wore a bright red clown wig to the race with a complimenting ret striped shirt.

As part of the 1994 Boston Gay Pride parade, one clown was happily surrounded by balloons.

As part of the 2003 San Francisco Carnival Parade, a young girl appeared to be happy that her dad was a clown.

A clown during the 2006 How Berkeley Parade danced as part of the "Recycled Ball."

A clown found on Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco talked on his mobile phone. The propeller on his head made it appear as if he was seeking permission to fly away.

Following the 2006 Anti-War protest, there was a gathering in Civic Center. Partly speeches but a little clowning around too.

Found on Upper Grant Street, this clown not only juggled, but had a sign that said he planed to run for mayor.

A festive Christmas clown was spotted walking down the sidewalk just outside Macys.

The usual crowded shopping area of König Straße was less full of shoppers on a Sunday evening. Near the train station was a clown who serenaded the few shoppers who passed by.

As part of the 2008 Carnival Parade, a clown wore 3D glasses and what appeared to be a 3D shirt.

During the 2008 San Francisco LGBT Parade a female clown passed by who achieved clown-hood using a minimalist approach. Here she batted her eyes at the crowds.

At the 2008 Sausalito Art Festival there was a small stage near the Bay Model entrance. That stage featured acts for children. One of the earlier acts was composed of clowns, one of which stayed to watch a later act.

In the Plaza de la Cultura on Avenida Central in San José, Costa Rica a crowd showed how much it appreciated the clown's performance.

Although the clown scowled, he wore a happy hat as he rode in the 2008 How Berkeley Can You Be Parade.

The lady clown wore an elephant on her head as she walked the Center Street sidewalk toward the celebration following the 2008 How Berkeley Can You Be Parade.

The morning was cool but beginning to warm. A clown sat on the curb and made balloon animals for the children. This was one of the rare moments when he did not smile.

The North Beach Festival grew larger each year. It began to spill slightly uphill. Here, just above Upper Grant street, a balloon hat maker wore a clown bow-tie and therefore could be called a clown.

As part of the McDonald's float in the 2010 Chinese New Year Parade, the McDonald's clown held onto a circular support railing. Here, his somber look and underneath lighting gave the clown a nearly mythic or horror-film look.

Puhi the Clown road a fake cable car as part of the Shriners Asiya Temple of San Mateo 2010 Saint Patrick Day Parade. This was a real clown, fully costumed, made up and carrying a skunk.

A very tall clown was the last of the Shriners Asiya Temple of Mateo, California marchers to march up 2nd Street as part of the 2010 Saint Patrick Day Parade.