The THC Expo

Chris Mills of Needles, Calif., wears his passion on his sleeves (and chest and back).  (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)

Stacey “Miss Cannabis” Haines of Hollywood accessorizes with a bag featuring a beloved leaf.  (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)

Cheech and Chong fans, including one with the comedy duo’s images on a skateboard, wait to get photos with and autographs from Tommy Chong.  (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)

Michelle Spencer of West Hollywood, with custom shoes by Emerica, knew that green was the weekend’s theme.  (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)

The THC Expo included many merchants selling items such as this $800 pipe.  (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)

Alex Zimmerman of Woodland Hills seems to be a fan of both Bob Marley and marijuana. What are the odds?  (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)

Don Smith of Marina Del Rey shows off hats playing off the Lakers’ colors and logo.  (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)

Custom shoes by Emerica worn by Michelle Spencer.  (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)

Anna Diaz of Sylmar sports a bag with a print of the expo’s favorite plant.  (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)

Eric Funkhouser of Riverside wears a twist on the lei.  (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)

Hats by Organica.  (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)

Tommy Chong spent nine months in prison for selling mail-order pipes. Now he’s free and back on the road with old partner Cheech Marin.  (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)