David Arquette’s Bozo Spreads Love at Hollywood Pride

Sweet Pride Parade Surprise

David Arquette took to Hollywood Boulevard this weekend in full Bozo the Clown regalia, turning heads and spreading smiles at the city’s Pride festivities. In an Instagram post, @realbozotheclown wrote, “Celebrating #hollywood #pride by handing out @trejosdonuts with @clownvis and @grahamwheelerz Chippy! Weeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!” The series of colorful snapshots shows Arquette clowning around alongside Clownvis and fellow performer Graham Wheeler as they served up Glazed Maple Bacon and Strawberry Crunch treats to delighted fans.

In the lead image, Arquette—complete with oversized red wig, polka-dot jumpsuit and signature belly button—extends a donut toward a parade-goer under a canopy of rainbow flags. Clownvis, known for his Elvis-inspired clown persona, and Wheeler, founder of the Bozo fan community Chumpy’s Clown Town, strike playful poses amid confetti and cheers.

Carrying The Bozo Torch

This isn’t the first time Arquette has donned the iconic clown suit. A recent Instagram share from the same weekend thanked him “for carrying the torch as the World’s Most Famous Bozo the Clown.” Fans were invited to swipe through images featuring autographs from the original local Bozo, Bob Bell—a nod to the character’s roots in 1960s children’s television. Arquette, the son of actor-producer Lewis Arquette and grandson of comedian Cliff Arquette (famous for his “Charley Weaver” persona), has tapped into his family’s entertainment legacy by reviving Bozo in live appearances and charity events.

According to Wikipedia, Arquette first shot to fame in the early 1990s with roles in the horror franchise Scream, and later earned Emmy and SAG Award nominations for his producing work on the TV series Medium. His passion for performance art led him to team up with Clownvis on the YouTube variety show Clownvis to the Rescue, where the pair riff on pop culture through music, comedy and impromptu skits.

Clown Core Collaboration

Another post from @realbozotheclown summed up the spirit of the weekend: “No more scary clowns! Peace through art! Some people give clowns a bad name. Not these clowns. You know what I’m saying.” In those frames, Arquette, Clownvis and Wheeler flank a custom rainbow mural, flashing peace signs and posing with neon-sprayed splatter bombs—a celebration of both artistic activism and the LGBTQ+ community.

Fans on social media praised the gesture. One commenter wrote, “Best Pride surprise ever—Bozo AND donuts? Iconic.” Local vendor Trejo’s Donuts stepped in as the official sweet sponsor, offering a special Pride menu throughout June. Actor Danny Trejo, co-owner of the shop, shared behind-the-scenes stories of how the clown crew sampled every flavor before selecting the top picks for distribution.

Beyond the sugar rush, Arquette’s Bozo revival has garnered positive press for bringing nostalgia and inclusivity together. Community groups highlighted the event as an example of allyship, with organizers noting that entertainment figures like Arquette help draw crowds to fundraisers and awareness campaigns.

This weekend’s Bozo outing caps off a busy schedule for the actor. Earlier in June, Arquette joined Dick Van Dyke and fans on the Malibu pier for a PCH-themed performance art ride—part of a traveling “Clown Core” roadshow that’s rolled through Los Angeles landmarks. He’s slated to appear at Exotikon Festival at the Mayan Theatre on July 7–8, where the Bozo crew will debut a two-disc LP on pie-splatter vinyl and host art-and-music mashups.

As Hollywood Pride drew to a close, Arquette posted one final image of the trio linking arms under a beating DJ set. His closing caption simply read, “Weeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!”—a reminder that sometimes the heart of Pride is joy, creativity and a silly honk from a rubber nose.

David Arquette’s playful turn as Bozo the Clown at Hollywood Pride offered more than just sweet treats—it delivered a jubilant performance that fused celebrity cachet with community spirit, proving once again that laughter can be one of the most powerful forms of celebration.

Trivia

David Arquette is known for his unique sense of humor and has made numerous appearances on late-night talk shows and comedy shows.

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