Kenny The Clown

No matter where I am going in town — the farmers’ market by Webster Street, the Spring Festival on Park Street, the Park Street Art ‘n Wine, the Antique Car Show, concerts at Crab Cove during the summer — Kenny the Clown is there and just about everywhere, entertaining the children and bringing smiles to people’s faces. I have seen him on the bus, on the ferry boat, come out of a restaurant after a birthday party, and even with his dad sans clown costume. I have also seen him performing at Fisherman’s Wharf in SF. BTW, I am not stalking Kenny the Clown. He lives on my end of town — the West End.
This afternoon I had to buy a last minute Christmas gift for my sister-​in-​law from Macy’s. Coming out of the Powell Street BART station and up the escalator to the Halladie Plaza, who do I see performing, besides a black gentleman tap dancing to MJackson’s Billie Jean, none other than Kenny the Clown. Hey, the guy is great and a whole ton of fun.
He’s in town (Alameda) and he’s out on the road (San Francisco) at the Powell Street turnaround (Cable Car stop) making flowers, animals, swords, headgear, etc., out of elongated balloons to the delight of children.
He somewhat reminds me of what somebody once asked young John Lennon what he wanted to be when he got older. Lennon’s response was «be happy». Then I also reflect on the song by Bobby McFerrin…“Don’t worry; be happy”. Everytime I see Kenny the Clown, he exudes so much happiness and laughter; and there is that saying, «laughter is the best medicine».

How can you not give a clown five stars? Kenny The Clown is the epitome of clowns. I frequent Fisherman’s Wharf to escape the hot summer valley days. Many times, walking up and down the wharf, I have run across Kenny doing his thing. You will also find him performing at many other public events in the area.
It’s great to watch him interact with the kids… telling jokes, making balloon animals and just doing what clowns do… really entertaining the kids. As part of his act you might find him riding a skateboard, a unicycle or even juggling fire! He’s definitely got the personality for the job.
He is a part of the lore of Fisherman’s Wharf. Next time you visit the area, look him up. Kenny appreciates tips. That’s the way he makes his living.
Be sure to ask him for his card. He does birthday parties and other private events too.

Kenny the clown is a lot of fun!
My kids and I saw him at the street fair on Park Avenue in Alameda on Mother’s Day. He quickly tied a butterfly and a spiderman out of balloons. He told funny jokes while he made the balloon figures. I was surprised that he remembered both of my children’s names when we said goodbye.
He was fast, friendly and a lot of fun! His assistant gave me Kenny the clown’s business card which I fully intent to use when I have a birthday party for my kids.

You have to love Kenny the Clown. Every Tuesday when I come to the Alameda farmer’s market, I’m overjoyed to find Kenny the Clown here. Great for the kids, and even entertaining for those of us too old for his balloon animals. Chock-​ful of jokes («the world’s greatest juggler! … Could not be here today!»), skilled in juggling, kind to kids, and a baron of balloon animals, Kenny is great at what he does.
And for those of you who allow Kenny to give your kids balloon animals without modestly reciprocating with «tips and donations!,» shame on you!