Overview
- The 22nd annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival runs Friday through Sunday and features professional sculptors from around the world competing for a reported $4,500 first prize.
- On Saturday, city officials postponed the planned Saturday night fireworks to Sunday at 9 p.m. and set People's Choice voting for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday to reduce risk from the forecasted storm.
- Artists working on the beach have sprayed water-and-glue mixtures and used other stabilization techniques to help delicate sand works withstand heavy wind and rain.
- Massachusetts State Police and Revere organizers warned of street closures and parking restrictions, urged respectful behavior, and recommended using the MBTA to handle the large crowds expected this weekend.
- Sculptures remain on display through Sunday evening with judged awards and public voting planned, and the festival is presented as an invite-only international event that draws large public attendance and a broad vendor program.