Carnival season kicks off along the Gulf Coast

Christmas wreaths and holiday parties gave way to king cakes and street parades as the Carnival season kicked off this weekend along the Gulf Coast.

Lan-Oak Park District's Day Camp kids join in the fun at carnival

Festival of the Lakes hosts Special Persons Day

HAMMOND | People with special needs and their families are invited to join in the fun at the ninth annual Festival of the Lakes Special Persons Day at Wolf Lake Memorial Park, 2938 S. Calumet Ave.

Hebron highlights

Lexie Steinmetz, 7, of Orlando, Fla., takes a crack at the ring toss game at the carnival in downtown Hebron during the Summer Festival. She was up visiting her grandparents for the week.

Hebron highlights

Tyler Roop and James Bixenman, both 13 of Hebron, take a ride on the Spider-Man ride Thursday evening at the carnival in downtown Hebron.

Hebron celebrates the summer

HEBRON | The celebration of summer begins Thursday with the town's second Summer Fest featuring rides, games, food and more.