Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
The fun started with an early morning 5K and Lions Club breakfast served up by Washington City leaders.
A cheerful parade brightened the cloudy day with colorful clowns, classic cars, decorated floats and more.
But not everything was bright, several characters from cinema’s darker side made an appearance during the celebration including Star Wars’ ultimate bad guy, Darth Vader, and the dark knight himself; Batman.
The action continued at Veterans Park where a festival complete with bounce houses, bubbles, a soapy slip and slide, face painting, vendors, food and entertainment delighted crowds.
Amber Vanderheyden, mayor of the Washington City Youth Council was on hand, along with other members of the youth council, to paint faces, run booths and participate in the parade.
The youth council volunteers at several community events, Vanderheyden said adding that they try to help wherever they can.
Over at the Old Nisson Foodtown’s parking lot a fierce battle of antique tractors was waged which showcased the prowess of the old but capable machines.
A classic car show and more rounded out Saturday’s day of fun.
St. George News Photographer Dave Amodt was in attendance and captured the day’s magic.
Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Councilman Kress Staheli serves up a warm breakfast to attendees at the Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Councilman Kress Staheli throws candy to parade goers at the Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Cody Stallings, 5, takes a photo with the dark side at the Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Saleena Navarro, 12, rides the mechanical bull during the Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
L-R Noah Papa, 8, and Asher Papa, 6 play in bubbles during the Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Gentry Brinkerhoff and Madison Von Trapp slide down a soapy slide at the Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Amber Vanderheyden, mayor of the Washington City Youth Council paints the face of Charlie Marie Blather, 15 months, during the Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Andelina Sedgwick helps Kaleia McDowell, 2, to make at doll at the Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
AJ Roettger, 14, drives a silver tractor during the tractor pull at the Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
Cotton Days Celebration held in Washington City, Utah, April 25, 2015 | Photo by Dave Amodt, St. George News
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