Pictures: Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival

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“Boston Strong” is the central theme at the 10th Annual Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival, taking place through Sunday. Take a look at some of the amazing works of art that sand sculptors from around the world are creating this weekend.



“Boston Strong” is the central theme at the 10th Annual Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival, taking place through Sunday. Take a look at some of the amazing works of art that sand sculptors from around the world are creating this weekend.


“Boston Strong” is the central theme at the 10th Annual Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival, taking place through Sunday. Take a look at some of the amazing works of art that sand sculptors from around the world are creating this weekend.


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Boston Marathon first responders were honored in the central structure....

Boston Marathon first responders were honored in the central structure....


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...as were notable heroes such as Carlos Arredondo (left).


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Boston Marathon runners appear to be fighting against a serpent in the central sculpture.

Boston Marathon runners appear to be fighting against a serpent in the central sculpture.


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Benjamin Probanza, from Acapulco, Mexico, seemed split on what to do with his entry.

Benjamin Probanza, from Acapulco, Mexico, seemed split on what to do with his entry.


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A sculpture appears to suggest the texture of love.

Dan Doubleday, from Treasure Island, Fla., seems doubled over himself with his creation.


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A sculpture appears to suggest the texture of love.

A sculpture appears to suggest the texture of love.


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Groveland's Justin Gordon braved the 100-degree heat on Friday to work on his entry.

Justin Gordon of Groveland braved the 100-degree heat on Friday to work on his entry.


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Tiverton R.I.'s Steve Topazio crafted his entry on Friday.

Steve Topazio of Tiverton, R.I., crafted his entry on Friday.


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St. Louis' Dan Belcher crafted a man's chest from his sand sculpture.

Dan Belcher of St. Louis crafted a man's chest from his sand sculpture.


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A sculptor stared into the eyes of her entry as she worked in the heat at Revere Beach.

A sculptor stared into the eyes of her entry as she worked in the heat at Revere Beach.


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Montreal's Jonathan Bouchard used a straw to clear debris as he worked on his entry.

Jonathan Bouchard of Montreal used a straw to clear debris as he worked on his entry.


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Key West's Marianne Guinto appeared to have a nose for her vision.

Marianne Guinto of Key West, Fla., appeared to have a nose for her vision.


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A sculptor peered through an arch in his sand castle.

A sculptor peered through an arch in his sand castle.


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Holland's Wilfred Stijer worked in the searing sun with the aid of an umbrella to keep the rays at a minumum.

Wilfred Stijer of Holland worked in the searing sun with the aid of an umbrella to keep the rays at a minumum.


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The fesitval runs through Sunday at Revere Beach with a host of food trucks and other entertainment on hand.

The fesitval runs through Sunday at Revere Beach with a host of food trucks and other entertainment on hand.


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The fesitval runs through Sunday at Revere Beach with a host of food trucks and other entertainment on hand.

Awards will be handed out Saturday evening at 6, followed by a fireworks display.


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