I Saw U: Pushing a Float at the Solstice Parade, Watching Mexico vs. England Outside Merchant’s Cafe, and Almost Hitting Me With Your Prius

August 7, 2026  |  The Stranger

Vaguely Androgynous Deckhand at Fremont Solstice ParadeU, sweeping street while pushing the pirate float. Me, wearing a “protect your nuts” muscle tank and drinking a cider at 1:30 PM. Sweep my deck? Sporting a Mexico jersey and an amazing afro at the Merchant Cafe.Watching the Mexico v England game outside of The Merchant Cafe. You […] The post I Saw U: Pushing a Float at the Solstice Parade, Watching Mexico vs. England Outside Merchant’s Cafe, and Almost Hitting Me With Your Prius appeared…