Intricate giant sand sculpture will rise from the shoreline this weekend as part of the 21st annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival.
The festival will take place from Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27 and is a free event for the public.
“Over the course of three days, hundreds of thousands of people venture down the event boardwalk and take in the sculptures, beach, entertainment, food, and fireworks,” the festival said on its website.
The hours for the event are from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday.
The festival noted that there will be increased traffic in the area around Revere Beach due to the festival, delaying drive times.
Organizers said the “fastest and quickest way” to arrive is via the MBTA, particularly the Blue Line subway to either Revere Beach or Wonderland stations located within walking distance of the shoreline.
On site there will be a variety of vendors and food trucks including Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, Matilda Empanadas, Berry Sweets, Trolley Dogs, Cousin Maine Lobster, Bono Appetit, Eloti Street Corn, Kelly’s Roast Beef, Boston Burger Company, Sunset Cantina and more.
The festival’s 30-minute fireworks show will take place on Saturday, July 26 at 9 p.m.
Last year, 15 sand sculptors from around the globe competed for a shot at the festival’s $5,000 grand prize.
The winner was Canadian sculptor Jobi Bouchard for “Blend In,” a sand sculpture of a chameleon among plants.
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