Red and gold burst bright in the darkening sky over La Cygne Saturday night as Blast in the Park finishes with a bang.

Bingo players gather under the pavilion at La Cygne City Park during Saturday’s festivities.

Harley Bridges provides musical entertainment during Blast in the Park at La Cygne this past weekend.

Customers browse merchandise provided by vendors during Blast in the Park at La Cygne on Saturday, July 12.

Frankie Elder-Reedy, one of the organizers for Grady’s Kids, greets riders as they register at the Wagon Wheel on Saturday morning for the day’s event.

After gathering at the Wagon Wheel in La Cygne for a bite to eat and to get registered for the ride, bikes participating in the 2025 Grady’s Kids Bike Run head east out of town on the first leg of the days’ ride.

The Mooney Long American Legion Post provided the Color Guard for the Blue Mound parade on Saturday

Rose Negrich takes her turn hoping for full pull despite the rain on Saturday

1 - 2 year old babies Byron Krupco, Ledger Hamblin, Beau Bagtose and Lily Cascanelt compete in the Baby Contest at Blue Mound.

Marri and Matthew Krupco, with son Byron, hold down the American Legion booth Saturday at Blue Mound.