Rain can’t stop the body paint! The 22nd annual Fremont Solstice Parade

Rain can’t stop the body paint! The 22nd annual Fremont Solstice Parade took place on Saturday, June 19th, and what would Solstice be without a barrage of colorful and creative costumes? Check out our highlights.Photos by Renee McMahon.Published on June 21, 2010

They certainly searched the rabbit hole for this one.

They certainly searched the rabbit hole for this one.

Watch out for those Blue Meanies!

Watch out for those Blue Meanies!

I want more wenches!

I want more wenches!

I didn't think it was gonna rain. Maybe a costume made out of soap wasn't the best idea.

I didn’t think it was gonna rain. Maybe a costume made out of soap wasn’t the best idea.

It's nor easy being blue, or purple for that matter.

It’s nor easy being blue, or purple for that matter.

Sometimes you just gotta dance.

Sometimes you just gotta dance.

Hey! I can see my house from here!

Hey! I can see my house from here!

They were supposed to be sun umbrellas, but whatever. At least she came prepared.

They were supposed to be sun umbrellas, but whatever. At least she came prepared.

All we need is a one man band.

All we need is a one man band.

You can never be too young (or old for that matter) to dress up like a kitty cat.

You can never be too young (or old for that matter) to dress up like a kitty cat.

Wait? So this isn't the line for Avatar: The Musical auditions?

Wait? So this isn’t the line for Avatar: The Musical auditions?

Go big or go home! Happy Solstice everyone!

Go big or go home! Happy Solstice everyone!