It was fitting, somehow, that on the day after the Celtic Festival in downtown Missoula, wee people with a touch of magic descended upon Caras Park.
And it was a sight to behold.Flower fairies, Ninja Turtles, more than few Batmans, Spider-Mans and princesses with a variety of magical wands paraded their finery and chatted at length about their many impressive talents during the 2011 Fairy Tale and Superhero Festival at A Carousel for Missoula.
"My wand is really special," explained 5-year-old Fiona Fay, who on Sunday was a fairy princess who wore a purple dress dramatically accessorized with black and white stripped tights.Adorned with a giant star, a balloon creature and sparkly streamers, the young princess said the wand held the spirit of her two most favorite things: "I love unicorns and I love rainbows."What started out as a whimsical fairy-tale costume party three years ago has evolved into an ever-growing annual event, said Kari Watkins, who co-coordinated this year's festival with Theresa Cox, Carousel executive director.Short sales, long waits: Buyers and sellers find process frustrating.
"We added the superheroes this year because we didn't have very many boys participating," Watkins said, "and this year we have more participants than ever."
Although it was hard to get an exact tally - as some superheroes and fairies left early to get a nap and recharge their powers - at least 150 youngsters effortlessly deflected the heat and embraced the day's fun.The laughter and the colorful swirl of costumes made Cox smile.
"This is great," said Cox. "We want people to think of the Carousel as place that gives back to the community because the community has done so much for the Carousel."
After being introduced on stage, crafting new wands, creating crowns, Hula-Hooping and riding the Carousel, a parade was held, followed by a dance party.
Elizabeth Mills-Low, a princess ballerina, couldn't decide what was the best part of the festival.
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