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Girls strike a pose while walking to their next destination at the Summer Kickoff. (Carson Hughes/southernminn.com)

Hundreds of children and families flocked to Gorman Park for a night of games, crafts, food, performances and more as St. Peter celebrated the start of the summer.

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Kids attempt to maintain their balance while make their way across a rope climber. (Carson Hughes/southernminn.com)

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Kids and families formed a long line for the chance to get their face painted. (Carson Hughes/southernminn.com)

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A bodypainter paints a dolphin onto a young girl’s arm. (Carson Hughes/southernminn.com)

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A child plays bag toss at the Adolescent Central Wellness Advocates booth. (Carson Hughes/southernminn.com)

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Well over 200 visitors came to Gorman Park for the annual Summer Kickoff. (Carson Hughes/southernminn.com)

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Alumacraft populated their booth with bubbles and showcased one of their aluminum fishing boats. (Carson Hughes/southernminn.com)

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Kids tour the St. Peter Fire truck. (Carson Hughes/southernminn.com)

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Kids checked out the inside of an armored truck at the Summer Kickoff. (Carson Hughes/southernminn.com)

Zamora Folklore

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Le Center baile folklórico dancers Zamora Folklore performed for crowds in St. Peter. (Carson Hughes/southernminn.com)

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Vendors prepare snow cones for families at the Summer Kickoff. The snow cones were some of several food options at the event including mini donuts. (CarsoN Hughes/southernminn.com)

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The Native American Parent Advisory Committee showed kids how to craft model tipis. (Carson Hughes/southernminn.com)

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Kids play soccer in Gorman Park during the kickoff. (Carson Hughes/southernminn.com)

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Southpoint Financial hosted a plinko game at their Summer Kickoff booth. (Carson Hughes/southernminn.com)

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A girl excitedly hurls herself down the bounce house slide. (Carson Hughes/southernminn.com)

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Families toured the inside of the St. Peter Police squad cars during the Summer Kickoff. (Carson Hughes/southernminn.com)

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Books and t-shirts were available for kids at the St. Peter Police Department booth. (Carson Hughes/southernminn.com)

  

Reach Reporter Carson Hughes at 507-931-8575. ©Copyright 2022 APG Media of Southern Minnesota. All Rights Reserved.

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