Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCourtney Dinnel and her son Calvin, 1, try to get their kite into the air during the annual Arvada Kite Festival at Stegner Sports Complex on April 8, 2018 in Arvada. The wind, while gusty at times, was perfect for flying kites and hundreds of people turned out for the free event. The event also included live music, community and food booths and free kids activities.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBrett Welch flies his kite high in the air as he and hundreds of others enjoyed the annual Arvada Kite Festival at Stegner Sports Complex on April 8, 2018 in Arvada. The wind, while gusty at times, was perfect for flying kites and hundreds of people turned out for the free event. The event also included live music, community and food booths and free kids activities.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostSibilings from left to right Kyan, 2, Kalai, 5, middle and Keana Magalei, 3, chase their kite as their dad Issiah Magalei, right, tries to lift it off the ground during the annual Arvada Kite Festival at Stegner Sports Complex on April 8, 2018 in Arvada. The wind, while gusty at times, was perfect for flying kites and hundreds of people turned out for the free event. The event also included live music, community and food booths and free kids activities.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostVivian Shi, 13, flies her kite high in the air as she and hundreds of others enjoyed the annual Arvada Kite Festival at Stegner Sports Complex on April 8, 2018 in Arvada. The wind, while gusty at times, was perfect for flying kites and hundreds of people turned out for the free event. The event also included live music, community and food booths and free kids activities.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostElla Weimer, right, helps her friend Lidia Jones, 8, untie knots in her kite during the annual Arvada Kite Festival at Stegner Sports Complex on April 8, 2018 in Arvada. The wind, while gusty at times, was perfect for flying kites and hundreds of people turned out for the free event. The event also included live music, community and food booths and free kids activities.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA butterfly kite soars through the air during the annual Arvada Kite Festival at Stegner Sports Complex on April 8, 2018 in Arvada. The wind, while gusty at times, was perfect for flying kites and hundreds of people turned out for the free event. The event also included live music, community and food booths and free kids activities.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostSara Skeers flies her kite in the air as her daughter Penelope, 1, watches from her red cart during the annual Arvada Kite Festival at Stegner Sports Complex on April 8, 2018 in Arvada. The wind, while gusty at times, was perfect for flying kites and hundreds of people turned out for the free event. The event also included live music, community and food booths and free kids activities.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBrian Milhaupt tries to get his 15 meter long kite into the air during the annual Arvada Kite Festival at Stegner Sports Complex on April 8, 2018 in Arvada. The wind, while gusty at times, was perfect for flying kites and hundreds of people turned out for the free event. The event also included live music, community and food booths and free kids activities.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJennifer Jones and her young daughter Jaden run with their kite as they try to get it up in the air during the annual Arvada Kite Festival at Stegner Sports Complex on April 8, 2018 in Arvada. The wind, while gusty at times, was perfect for flying kites and hundreds of people turned out for the free event. The event also included live music, community and food booths and free kids activities.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA man gets tied up with kites as the wind picked up during the annual Arvada Kite Festival at Stegner Sports Complex on April 8, 2018 in Arvada. The wind, while gusty at times, was perfect for flying kites and hundreds of people turned out for the free event. The event also included live music, community and food booths and free kids activities.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBrett Welch and his stepdaughter Zoe Andrewjeski, 6, left, fly their kite high in the air as they and hundreds of others enjoyed the annual Arvada Kite Festival at Stegner Sports Complex on April 8, 2018 in Arvada. The wind, while gusty at times, was perfect for flying kites and hundreds of people turned out for the free event. The event also included live music, community and food booths and free kids activities.
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Courtney Dinnel and her son Calvin, 1, try to get their kite into the air during the annual Arvada Kite Festival at Stegner Sports Complex on April 8, 2018 in Arvada. The wind, while gusty at times, was perfect for flying kites and hundreds of people turned out for the free event. The event also included live music, community and food booths and free kids activities.
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The wind, while gusty at times, was perfect for flying kites and hundreds of people turned out for the free event. The event also included live music, community and food booths and free kids activities.









