Photos: 2024 Red Poppy Festival at a glance

  • 2-year-old Elliott Araiza, with his dad Bert Araiza, enjoyed watching the parade along Austin Avenue during the 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    2-year-old Elliott Araiza, with his dad Bert Araiza, enjoyed watching the parade along Austin Avenue during the 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • 6-year-old Alyssa Coy had fun at the parade along Austin Avenue during the 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    6-year-old Alyssa Coy had fun at the parade along Austin Avenue during the 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • The Sun City Georgettes performed in the parade along Austin Avenue during the 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    The Sun City Georgettes performed in the parade along Austin Avenue during the 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Members of Boy Scout Troop 405 participated in parade along Austin Avenue during the 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Members of Boy Scout Troop 405 participated in parade along Austin Avenue during the 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Georgetown Beard Club member Phil Gringas was joined by his wife Joan on the group's parade float at the 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 27.
    Georgetown Beard Club member Phil Gringas was joined by his wife Joan on the group's parade float at the 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 27.
  • Members of Georgetown Pflag had a festive float for the parade along Austin Avenue during the 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
    Members of Georgetown Pflag had a festive float for the parade along Austin Avenue during the 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
  • Tessa Smith, Mrs. Texas, participated in the parade along Austin Avenue during the 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
    Tessa Smith, Mrs. Texas, participated in the parade along Austin Avenue during the 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
  • Susan N. Johnson, a member of the Sun City Democrats, joined her group in the parade along Austin Avenue during the 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival.
    Susan N. Johnson, a member of the Sun City Democrats, joined her group in the parade along Austin Avenue during the 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival.
  • Cub Scout Pack 151 members took part in the parade along Austin Avenue during the 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 27.
    Cub Scout Pack 151 members took part in the parade along Austin Avenue during the 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 27.
  • Joan Vallance, wearing a special tiara, was celebrating her 90th birthday during the 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival .
    Joan Vallance, wearing a special tiara, was celebrating her 90th birthday during the 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival .
  • Amelia Ellerkamp, who will be 3-years-old in May, admires a sand sculpture creation she made in the children's area at 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival.
    Amelia Ellerkamp, who will be 3-years-old in May, admires a sand sculpture creation she made in the children's area at 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival.
  • 8-year-old Max Fomchev plays his guitar along Main Street during the 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 27.
    8-year-old Max Fomchev plays his guitar along Main Street during the 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 27.
  • A 1965 Ford Mustang owned by Isaac Marquez was one of the car show entrants at the 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 27.
    A 1965 Ford Mustang owned by Isaac Marquez was one of the car show entrants at the 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival on Saturday, April 27.
  • Brad Koch and his daughter Addison, 7, take a look inside a 1957 Chevrolet truck owned by Jane Lien during the car show segment of the 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival.
    Brad Koch and his daughter Addison, 7, take a look inside a 1957 Chevrolet truck owned by Jane Lien during the car show segment of the 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival.
  • J.J. White, who turns 3-years-old on Sunday, gets a chance to visit with a tortoise named Speedy at the All Things Wild Rehabilitation booth.
    J.J. White, who turns 3-years-old on Sunday, gets a chance to visit with a tortoise named Speedy at the All Things Wild Rehabilitation booth.
  • Sierra Mullan, front and her mom, Cindy Tooley, owner of Rhinestone Ranch, set up their vendor booth along Main Street on Sunday morning, April 28, 2024, the last day of the 25th Red Poppy Festival. Rain, sometimes heavy, was the story of the day, but most vendors were able to set up shop for visitors. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Sierra Mullan, front and her mom, Cindy Tooley, owner of Rhinestone Ranch, set up their vendor booth along Main Street on Sunday morning, April 28, 2024, the last day of the 25th Red Poppy Festival. Rain, sometimes heavy, was the story of the day, but most vendors were able to set up shop for visitors. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Main Street was soaked before vendors opened on Sunday morning, April 28, 2024, the last day of the 25th Red Poppy Festival.
    Main Street was soaked before vendors opened on Sunday morning, April 28, 2024, the last day of the 25th Red Poppy Festival.
  • Elizabeth Byler and her husband Bill Killebrew stroll along 8th Street vendors on Sunday morning, April 28, 2024, the last day of the 25th Red Poppy Festival. Rain, sometimes heavy, was the story of the day, but most vendors were able to set up shop for visitors. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Elizabeth Byler and her husband Bill Killebrew stroll along 8th Street vendors on Sunday morning, April 28, 2024, the last day of the 25th Red Poppy Festival. Rain, sometimes heavy, was the story of the day, but most vendors were able to set up shop for visitors. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Kim Fross, a volunteer with All Things Wild Rehabilitation, holds a 4-month-old opossum, one of several recently taken in by the group, on Sunday morning, April 28.
    Kim Fross, a volunteer with All Things Wild Rehabilitation, holds a 4-month-old opossum, one of several recently taken in by the group, on Sunday morning, April 28.
  • The downtown square was soaked on Sunday morning, April 28.
    The downtown square was soaked on Sunday morning, April 28.

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