SUMMER OF ’69 KICKOFF
May 22, 2009 - 11:48 pm

Artist-designer John Van Hamersveld, Mayor Oscar Goodman, Rossi Ralenkotter of the LVCVA, Fremont Street Experience president Jeff Victor, and two hippies celebrate the kickoff of “Summer of ‘69: Vegas or Bust” on Friday with the unveiling of a custom-painted vintage bus by Van Hamersveld. The artist was best known for his prominent 1960s iconic image of the Pinnacle Indian and The Beatles cover for the “Magical Mystery Tour” album. The festival runs all weekend. (Photo courtesy Fremont Street Experience)