• Article Photo. Dodgeball: Cal and Kelyn Rickels challenge each other..
    Dodgeball: Cal and Kelyn Rickels challenge each other..
  • Article Photo. Hundreds filled Riverside Park to watch the fireworks on Saturday.
    Hundreds filled Riverside Park to watch the fireworks on Saturday.
  • Article Photo. Liz Moen won the 14 and older 'Riverside
    Liz Moen won the 14 and older 'Riverside
  • Article Photo. Megan Rickels catches a tennis ball in a bucket...
    Megan Rickels catches a tennis ball in a bucket...
  • Article Photo. ...earning her and husband Cal the
    ...earning her and husband Cal the "Minute to Win It' championship.
  • Article Photo. Children enjoyed simulatated racing...
    Children enjoyed simulatated racing...
  • Article Photo. ...horse rides...
    ...horse rides...
  • Article Photo. .. and rock climbing.
    .. and rock climbing.
  • Article Photo. Talent show winner: Kayla Barnes.
    Talent show winner: Kayla Barnes.
  • Article Photo. A gas tank from an Army Jeep is now an instrument in the hands of Vocal Trash musicians.
    A gas tank from an Army Jeep is now an instrument in the hands of Vocal Trash musicians.
  • Article Photo. Concert attendees pose for a photo with Vocal Trash members.
    Concert attendees pose for a photo with Vocal Trash members.
  • Article Photo. Lillian Wheeler dances on the shoulders of her father, Justin during the Vocal Trash concert.
    Lillian Wheeler dances on the shoulders of her father, Justin during the Vocal Trash concert.
  • Article Photo. Rebekah Lindauer was among the youngsters in the front row for the Vocal Trash performance.
    Rebekah Lindauer was among the youngsters in the front row for the Vocal Trash performance.
  • Article Photo. Vocal Trash members gave Rebekah Lindauer a set of drumsticks during the show.
    Vocal Trash members gave Rebekah Lindauer a set of drumsticks during the show.
  • Article Photo. The fireworks show begins on Saturday.
    The fireworks show begins on Saturday.
  • Article Photo. The High Road Band performed on Saturday, before Vocal Trash.
    The High Road Band performed on Saturday, before Vocal Trash.
  • Article Photo. Liz Moen and cousin Karley Staker sing during the
    Liz Moen and cousin Karley Staker sing during the "Riverside's Got Talent" contest.
  • Article Photo. The Vinton Lutheran Home honored some of its heroes during the PIP Parade.
    The Vinton Lutheran Home honored some of its heroes during the PIP Parade.
  • Article Photo. Rebekah Lindauer was one of many who dressed in Superhero costumes for the PIP Parade.
    Rebekah Lindauer was one of many who dressed in Superhero costumes for the PIP Parade.
  • Article Photo. Alex Vasquez performs a Russian opera during the talent contest.
    Alex Vasquez performs a Russian opera during the talent contest.
  • Article Photo. Bags for Burns: The annual event attracts more people each year.
    Bags for Burns: The annual event attracts more people each year.
  • Article Photo.
  • Article Photo. Minute to win it...
    Minute to win it...
  • Article Photo.
  • Article Photo.
  • Article Photo.
  • Article Photo.
  • Article Photo.
  • Article Photo. Girls Rule: This team won the Dodgeball championships, defeating both boys and adults.
    Girls Rule: This team won the Dodgeball championships, defeating both boys and adults.
  • Article Photo. Cyrus Elwick jumps rope while using a pogo stick during the 'Riverside's Got Talent' show.
    Cyrus Elwick jumps rope while using a pogo stick during the 'Riverside's Got Talent' show.
  • Article Photo. How the girls won the dodgeball tourney...
    How the girls won the dodgeball tourney...
  • Article Photo.
  • Article Photo.
  • Article Photo.
  • Article Photo.
  • Article Photo.
  • Article Photo.
  • Article Photo.
  • Article Photo.
  • Article Photo.
  • Article Photo.
  • Article Photo.
  • Article Photo.

Bonnie Tyler's voice filled Riverside Park several times on Saturday, most notably during the opening song of the Party in the Park Fireworks: "Holding Out for a Hero."

For three days, Vinton area residents celebrated "A Community of Heroes" in a variety of ways. Instead of appointing one grand marshal for the annual parade, organizers invited residents to honor a hero of their choice. While many chose a favorite superhero, others honored veterans, teachers, firefighters and others who devote their lives to serving and helping their community and their country.

The fireworks show also included other favorite "hero" songs, including the themes from "Ghostbusters" and "S.W.A.T."

Before the fireworks, residents filled the park to listen to The High Road Band, a local group, and Vocal Trash, the nationally-known band that uses a variety of recycled instruments in its shows.